British Colonial Rosewood Writing Box Inlaid with Ivory
Early 19th centurySGD 7,500
An outstanding British colonial or Anglo-Indian rosewood with ivory inlaid triple opening writing box in rosewood. It has a beautiful Ivory floral pattern to the top front and sides and has two countersunk carrying handles to either side of the box. There are four brass bound along the edges to stability.
The box has the usual compartments for inkwells and one tray with a wood shutter roller cover to open and close the compartment. The rosewood writing surface has compartments for paper beneath as well as the underside of the lid. Box has original lock and key.
The box is in good condition and has been lovingly restored and finished to its former glory using a traditional form of French polishing and waxing.
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British colonial India
H:15 cm W: 45 cm D: 30 cm
H: 6” W: 17 ¾” D: 11 ¾”
