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Antique brass and ebony bound mahogany writing box with secret compartment 1840

Ref: 664WB http://www.hygra.com/box/664WB Brass bound and inlaid writing box with flame mahogany inlaid with further brass The box is fitted with a Bramah type lock. The top and front panels of mahogany are framed with alternating brass and ebony. Inside the box opens to a replacement gold embossed writing surface edged with rosewood. The curved pentray and and facings are also rosewood. Beneath the pentray and compartments for ink there is a nest of four secret drawers. The concealing sprung panel is released by pressing on the side of one of the dividers. I have marked the place to press with a yellow dot.. The box also has a rare sprung false bottom. This can be released when the secret drawer panel has been removed. Circa 1840 Origin: UK ; Circa:1840 ; Materials: Mahogany ebony brass and rosewood. Size: 50.3 cm wide by 26 cm by 10.9 cm: 19.8 inches wide by 10.2 inches by 4.3 inches. Condition: good overall; working lock and key; see images