A REGENCY BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY PORTABLE WRITING BOX, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, in the Campaign style and of rectangular form with hinged lid and brass corner mounts, centering a conforming inlaid blank brass plaque with canted corners, above a front with shield form inlaid escutcheon flanked by brass strapped corners, opening to an interior with hinged gilt-tooled mustard colored leather writing surface and various compartments for ink pots and writing utensils, within exterior side recessed brass handles. Height: 6 3/8" Width: 19 1/4" Depth: 10 1/2"? ? Provenance: From a Well-Traveled Private Collector, Houston, Texas.

Good condition with expected wear, old dings, old marks & scratches, dark liquid spots, normal surface buildup, interior leather writing surface is used, dry around hinged area and has all associated conditions for such. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."