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19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

About the Item

Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2 decorative inlaid tunbridge ware bands. Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slope which opens both ways to allow access for further storage. No ink bottle present. Wear consistent with age and used. We have changed the fabric.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    LEGNY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3363331840552

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