Details
- Dimensions
- 12.25ʺW × 8ʺD × 7.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- No key. Missing side handles - they appear to have been missing for a while. Age appropriate wear and use, … moreNo key. Missing side handles - they appear to have been missing for a while. Age appropriate wear and use, scuffing, scratches. less
- Description
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Stunning quarter sawn oak - tiger oak English travel writing box with a unique opening mechanism.
Pull on the bottom … more Stunning quarter sawn oak - tiger oak English travel writing box with a unique opening mechanism.
Pull on the bottom drawer and the stationary compartment pops up automatically!
The internal compartments house spaces for papers, letters, envelopes, pens and pencils.
Fantastic dovetailed construction.
The removable small shelf has a maker's mark on the underside: Edwin H. Eardely (?) Bookseller & Stationer, Tunstall and RD 384-841
Extremely lovely patina on the wood gives it a well used, dark coloration.
Engravable shields are present, without monograms.
No key.
Missing side handles - they appear to have been missing for a while.
Age appropriate wear and use, scuffing, scratches. less
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