Brass mounted Macassar Ebony writing box

19th c., likely French, the two tiered travel desk mounted with glass and dore bronze inkwells, the upper compartment opening to silk lined storage, the lower double-hinge door opening to inset leather-lined blotter and fitted shelves, unsigned, 9.5"h x 15"l x 10"w
Condition: Good, small wood loss on lower left corner, light scratches and small impressions in wood, minor sun fading, interior leather and silk well preserved with typical wear from age and use, retains key **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.