This is a superb antique rosewood and Mother of Pearl inlaid writing box which is being sold requiring some restoration.
The writing box is made from rosewood which has some stunning grain especially to the lid and has been very nicely inlaid with Mother of Pearl to the lid. To the key hole the inlay is lacking.
DIMENSIONS: The approximate maximum dimension are : 14.5 inches / 35 cm wide x 9.5 inches / 24 cm deep x 5.5 inches / 14 cm high
AGE: The box is Victorian and dates to circa 1860.
CONDITION: The box is being sold requiring some restoration. There are odd shrinkage lines, t o the key hole the inlay is lacking and the purple fabric to the fall needs attention as it is split through the joints . Please view photographs for the condition as they are an integral part of the listing and what you see it what you will receive .
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.
Ref: writing box 26