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Antique Boxes in English Society
1760 -1900
by ANTIGONE
Writing Boxes |
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Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Box Circa 1880. |
A Victorian figured walnut writing box with brass corners
and bindings.
13.5" wide by 9".
Circa 1880. |
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Detail showing brass corner and the interesting
figure of the walnut. |
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The writing tablet retains is original embossed leather
surface. |
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Detail of the embossing showing the repeated
palmette miotif. |
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Under the flaps there are compartments for paper. |
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