Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English

Name: Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English
SKU: as272a6991
Price: 1495.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This is an antique travelling author’s writing box. An English, flame mahogany and boxwood correspondence case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Striking Victorian craftsmanship with delightful marquetry
Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
Select flame stocks present superb grain interest
Attractive warm russet hues accentuate throughout

Exceptional boxwood inlay to lid and fascia with saffron yellow hues
Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
Fall front opens and extends to reveal the writing skiver
In tasteful bottle green, the skiver is tooled and embossed

Set within the lid reverse, a matching leather cushioned pad with pen slides
Five document compartments with an offset square tray - ideal for a small ink well
Two delightfully petite drawers dressed with circular brass pulls
Pair of brass drop handles to either side aids ease of carriage, perfect for travelling

This is a superb antique travelling author's writing box, with a suite of charming features. Quality marquetry inlay adds to the Victorian appeal. Delivered ready to grace the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 31cm (12.25'')
Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')
Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Extended Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

Skiver Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')
Skiver Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

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Price

£1495.00

$1866.51

€1746.31

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Period Late Victorian Antiques Material Flame Mahogany Origin English Item code as272a6991 / 18.9611 Status For Sale

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