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Early 19th Century Writing Box

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Brass hardware, corners, and top plaque with line inlay around top plaque and front key hole. Opens to blue leather and gilt writing surface, two inkwell holes, and writing implement holder. Closed 13-3/4" wide x 5-3/4" CONDITION: Interior leather cracked and creased. Bottom section of writing area detached due to broken leather top. Minor areas of wood losses around upper right brass corner and right hinge.

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Early 19th Century Writing Box

Name: Early 19th Century Writing Box
SKU: 119686861
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock

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