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C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand

$2,900
£2,270.89
€2,574.23
CA$4,173.95
A$4,556.42
CHF 2,394.66
MX$55,277.23
NOK 30,197.24
SEK 28,322
DKK 19,217.12

About the Item

Circa 1840 large scale lap desk writing box on custom stand, English. Mahogany with the finest brass bindings and inlaid tracery with arrow and dart details, cartouche escutcheon and engraving medallion; reading rails and fully fitted interior (lacks candlesticks). Of such high quality weight timbers that it requires 2 adjustable supports for use when reading. Baized writing surface. Monogram “CM” oval beneath a regal Stag. Recessed carrying handles; drawer lower left side. Custom side or coffee table height stand. Condition commensurate with age and use. Box: 22″ x 11.38″ x 8″ h. Overall with stand: 22.5″ w., 11.88″ d., 20.25″ h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 11.88 in (30.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Wood,Engraved,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Custom stand created for use as a side table or coffee table. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    WOT-2644

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