Brass Mounted Burl Wood Sloped Writing Box, 19th Century, George Betjemann and Sons

Description

An exquisite object, a late 19th century English burl walnut lap desk writing box encrusted with jewel-like engraved gilt brass … more An exquisite object, a late 19th century English burl walnut lap desk writing box encrusted with jewel-like engraved gilt brass mounts. The top lifts open to reveal a writing slope with a marbleized surface and finely executed compartments with decorative mounts, and a larger storage compartment. Made by George Betjemann and Sons, a London family business, makers and purveyors of luxury goods made from precious materials from 1859-1893, the locking mechanism stamped with the name. Excellent restored condition, polished, with normal signs age and light use.

H: 4 ⅜ W: 14 D: 10 less