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LARGE Antique Victorian Carved Red Walnut Stationary Box Writing Slope BRAHAM LOCK 


DESCRIPTION:
This is superb antique Victorian carved red walnut stationary box which which is a rare find being of such large proportions. This really is an genuinely stunning article, as you can see from the photographs this stationary box has been beautifully carved. It also has lovely shaped carrying handles to the sides. The quality of this box is exceptional.
 
The exterior has been beautifully carved. The front drops down to reveal the lovely shaped walnut dividers. There are also lovely shaped brass dividers.  There is also a sprung drawer which opens and reveals two ink bottles, a pen slide and a lidded compartment. Above this there are three drawers with lovely shaped brass handles. When the front drops down the front folds forward again to reveal the writing slope which is finished in tooled leather. The top part of the writing slope also opens to reveal a further compartment which is nicely polished. The box is complete with it's original BRAMAH lock but there is no key. The lock is stamped’ BRAMAH THORNHILL NEW BOND ST. LONDON LONDON’ . The inside of the lid is also finished in leather. 

Please note the wine bottle is just to show the small proportions of the box and is not part of the sale. 

DIMENSIONS:
The approximate dimensions are:
- 17 1/4 inches / 43.5 cm long
- 9 3/4 inches / 24.5 cm deep when closed / 28 1/2 / 72.5 cm when writing slope dropped down
- 12 1/2 inches / 31.5 cm high
 
AGE:
The writing box is Victorian dating to circa 1880 / 1900.
 
CONDITION:
The stationary box is in lovely condition,  just minor knocks  and marks commensurate with age and use as can be seen from the photographs. The leather to the writing slopes have some wear which again is only to be expected  commensurate with age and use. The box is complete with it's lock but there is no key. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.
 
Overall it is a wonderful box which would grace any home, so happy bidding

Payment: Please ensure payment is made within 2 days of the end of the auction and collection is made within 14 days. Payment methods listed. For collection in person, cash on collection. Please email any other questions before bidding and only bid if you are serious about buying. Unless prior arrangements have been made all items to be collected within 14 days.

 

Postage: POSTAGE IS TO ENGLAND WALES AND PARTS OF SCOTLAND, EXCLUDING THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS. Please note that there is a surcharge of £10 for delivery to: The Highlands and Islands of Scotland Postcodes IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-44, PH49-50, ZE and also Northern Island, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly. Postcodes BT, IM, TR21-25. 

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Ref: stationay box 02