SUPERB QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT EBONY & BRASS INLAID STATIONARY BOX

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ANTIQUE Victorian BURR Walnut, EBONY &BRASS INLAID WRITING BOX / Work box Description: A really wonderful example of a complete lady’s Victorian burr walnut, ebony and brass inlaid combination jewellery/ sewing/ writing desk-top box with fitted interior which dates to circa 1870. The box is brass bound, inlaid with brass centre plaque (unengraved) and brass key escutcheon. The top lifts opens to reveal a fully fitted interior with an eye catching royal blue cushioned silk finish. The front drops down and then is folded over to reveal the original tooled velvet writing slope, covered with rich royal blue velvet and gold patterned borders. The office section is complete with original inkwell with domed lid, a mahogany stationary letter rack with various sections, handy for storing away important letters and documents, and a dished pen tray. There is a framed slate above which slides out to write notes etc. To the front of the box there are three glazed window apertures which contain a perpetual calendar. The date, day and month can easily be changed by forward winding or rewinding the little brass knobs to the top. There is a secret document folder, which has been sympathetically restored, held in place with a gilt metal floral latch behind the original cushioned silk interior to the lid. The box is complete with its brass double-catch lock and key which is in working order, and suitably secure for storing valuables. The underside of the box is covered in a red baize felt material to prevent it from scratching surfaces. Age: The stationary box is circa 1870. Origin: English - Victorian Dimensions: Box when closed: Width = 32 cm / 12 ½ inches Depth = 25 cm / 10 inches Height = 22 cm / 8 ½ inches Box with slope open: Depth = 22 inches / 56 cm Approximate Weight: 7 kg / 15.4 Lbs Condition: The stationary box is in excellent condition, and the patina of the burr walnut is superb, just superficial knocks / marks commensurate with age, as can be seen from the images. The lid closes square and true on original brass hinges. The silk interior is in superb condition, just has a minor loss due to some fraying to the bottom right corner on the lid, otherwise good. The velvet is unstained and very clean and in great condition. As mentioned, other than the restoration to the document folder behind the lid, the box is complete and in unrestored condition, having benefited with only a very light clean to the exterior. Overall this really is a wonderful stationary box which would grace any home. Please see the images provided which complement this description. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask and we will be happy to help. I have many other interesting and unusual items for sale, so please take a look. Postage: Postage fees for this item are: Free worldwide delivery or collection There is free postage on this item, which will be safely packaged and posted using a reliable and trusted courier service with full tracking and adequate insurance (the buyer will be provided with a tracking number). Satisfaction Guarantee: Each of our items has come from a reputable and traceable source. Buyers can rest assured that we will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy service which we endeavour to make ‘hassle free’ for all our customers. We aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours. We will offer a full refund if you are not 100% satisfied with the item, but the buyer assumes all costs for sending the item back, unless the item is not as described. A refund will be paid when the item has been received and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The item must be returned to us, within 14 days of you receiving it. read more

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