fabulous antique english brass mounted burr walnut lap desk writing box c1850

Description

A lovely quality writing slope made from exotic cognac coloured Burl Walnut smothered in showy polished brass mounts with intricate engraved detail.
Once opened the quality is evident with the interior of the lid has a central panel of Burl Walnut framed with an exotic banding of Coromandel. The slips all finished in Coromandel too as are all the compartment lids. The box retains it's two original period inkwells marked "Improved London" on the top of the screw tops.
The box also retains it's very fine original velvet writing surface with exquisite gold embossing.
The box comes complete with a working tasselled key and remains in fine condition. Wear commensurate to age of the fabric which should be handled with care to retain it intact. 14" x 9 3/4" x 3 3/4" tall at rear (while the box is closed).
Item ID: 35333
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Fabulous Antique English Brass Mounted Burr Walnut Lap Desk / Writing Box c.1850

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

35333

Description

A lovely quality writing slope made from exotic cognac coloured Burl Walnut smothered in showy polished brass mounts with intricate engraved detail.
Once opened the quality is evident with the interior of the lid has a central panel of Burl Walnut framed with an exotic banding of Coromandel. The slips all finished in Coromandel too as are all the compartment lids. The box retains it's two original period inkwells marked "Improved London" on the top of the screw tops.
The box also retains it's very fine original velvet writing surface with exquisite gold embossing.
The box comes complete with a working tasselled key and remains in fine condition. Wear commensurate to age of the fabric which should be handled with care to retain it intact. 14" x 9 3/4" x 3 3/4" tall at rear (while the box is closed).
Item ID: 35333
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 35333

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