19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue the mechanism of which works

the mechanism of which works perfectly

There are some thin lines of paint losses to the work (please see photographs) but it nonetheless remains attractive and characterful

hallmarked for Henry Wigfull

The boards show some rubbing to the extremities and the spine shows some cracking

Weight: 515 grams

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue the mechanism of which worksA lovely late 19th century inlaid mahogany drop front stationary box, c. 1880. The exterior has wonderful parquetry detailing to the doors, with a parquetry border to each side of the box. The top lifts to open the drop front, revealing a green leather writing slope with a gilt border, two inlaid drawers, a pen try, two ink well holders, and five stationary holders (four smaller, one large). The pen tray lifts to reveal a small compartment beneath.