Writing format in mahogany, brass fillets and ingots. Work of period empire restoration, beginning of the 19th century. More often a masculine object (it is often called a marine box, or an officer on a trip) our box seems to have been made for a lady, since the cartridge is engraved with the name blissful couchot. He opens to unfold a leather-covered writing cabinet.
On the side, a secret drawer locks from the inside. Very nice quality of execution; our box is made of solid mahogany and not mahogany-plated oak (it is seen on the bottom which is in raw mahogany). Beautiful object to complete an empire ensemble or a collection of marines. This is a large format.
Very good general condition, nine-buffered mahogany without shortage, gold leather with small irons replaced. Length: 52cm height: 20.5cm depth: 30.5cm.Empire solid mahogany and brass writing case, early 19th century production circa 1820. In very good condition, Varnish has just been made in a traditional way. Length : 52cm height : 20.5cm depth : 30.5cm. The item "Earlier period writing box in massive mahogany and brass 19th century" has been on sale since Friday, October 8, 2021.
It is in the category "art, antiques\ objects of xixe and before". The seller is "gslr-antiques" and is located in/in grenoble. This item can be delivered anywhere in the world.