19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue the mechanism of which works

the mechanism of which works perfectly

The interior has marbled endpapers and prize binding plate to the front pastedown dated '1882'

There is significant craquelure throughout giving the painting a textural appearance

but otherwise it remains in a good condition

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue the mechanism of which worksA lovely late 19th century inlaid mahogany drop front stationary box, c. 1880. The exterior has wonderful parquetry detailing to the doors, with a parquetry border to each side of the box. The top lifts to open the drop front, revealing a green leather writing slope with a gilt border, two inlaid drawers, a pen try, two ink well holders, and five stationary holders (four smaller, one large). The pen tray lifts to reveal a small compartment beneath.