Ladies rosewood veneer writing box inlaid with ebony and ivory

$300.00

1 in stock

Description

Ladies rosewood veneer writing box inlaid with ebony and ivory. Item 2462.

This ladies writing box is veneered with rosewood and features a band of inlaid ebony and ivory around the lid, with an ivory escutcheon and name plate to the top. It has retained its original patina, ruler and purple felt to the writing surface. It is 285 mm (11.25 inches) wide, 190 mm (7.5 inches) deep and 120 mm (4.75 inches) high. C 1885.

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