Napoleon III Inlaid Thuya Wood Writing Box, 3rd Quarter of the 19th Century
Napoleon III Inlaid Thuya Wood Writing Box, 3rd Quarter of the 19th Century, rectangular top strikingly inlaid with central cartouche and geometric border of pewter, abalone, bone and ebonized wood framing two bevelled edge and opening on hinges to disclose a rosewood grained interior within a gilt tooled imperial purple grained leather writing surface; retains original brass capped glass inkwells
Height 6 in. Width 16.25 in. Depth 11 in.
Condition Report: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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Napoleon III Inlaid Thuya Wood Writing Box, 3rd Quarter of the 19th Century, rectangular top strikingly inlaid with central cartouche and geometric border of pewter, abalone, bone and ebonized wood framing two bevelled edge and opening on hinges to disclose a rosewood grained interior within a gilt tooled imperial purple grained leather writing surface; retains original brass capped glass inkwells
Height 6 in. Width 16.25 in. Depth 11 in.
Condition Report: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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