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Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

$2,282.71
£1,671.64
€1,900
CA$3,107.33
A$3,482.92
CHF 1,813.46
MX$42,527.97
NOK 23,024.30
SEK 21,824.96
DKK 14,459.58
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Writing box, mahogany, England, around 1830, writing surface with leather overlay, nice interior division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk, mahogany, on the lid central oval shell motif read inlay work, writing surface with leather pad, 1 side drawer, restored condition, shellac hand polishing Dimensions: height 21,5 cm - width 59 cm - depth 33,5 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Münster, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9172236695672

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