English Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century Desk Box with Inks, Drawer, Stationery Box
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English Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century Desk Box with Inks, Drawer, Stationery Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The stationery box has been partially relined--the lid retains its original purple moire, the divided part of the box has been relined with white moire with blue edging sometime in the late 20th century.
- Seller Location:Wells, ME
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref. #51101stDibs: LU5046134593132
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