This is a very rare antique 19th century handmade wood and brass English letter/pen holder/box.
It is a fairly nice sized box completely cut and routed from solid piece of wood.
it has nice plated brass emblems on the top and bottom face meant to be engraved but are blank.
the top opens on a hinge and the front piece with the key hole also opens downward on a hinge.
it exposed the letter section in the back and metal pen holders on the side.
it also has gorgeous ornate hand carved trim pieces.
it has acquired a lovely patina from age and has a nice tapering shape.
it is in nice condition measuring 10 1/4 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 7 1/4 inches back to front.
the key is missing.
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