BOULLE PORTABLE WRITING DESK. N/R. Bras

BOULLE PORTABLE WRITING DESK. N/R. Brass inlay, ebonized wood. 19th c. Portable writing desk with rectangular base, side brass flush handles, peaked raised back lid on hinges,1/4 turned wood edging,lid opens to reveal 7 compartments (lids missing for individual compartments), front compartment opens to reveal leather tooled writing surface, tab on top writing surface lifts to reveal letter rack and storage area, felt lined base. Floral and leaf brass inlay on borders and interior and exterior surfaces. Size: closed 8"H, 14"W, 11 1/2"D, open 14"W, 18 1/2"D. Condition: Segments of brass and inlaid wood missing throughout, interior inlay and wood damaged, key missing, wood on top surface has some cracking, wood on back has some cracking, interior leather worn.