19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. The Library Length (from spout to tip

Length (from spout to tip of handle): 9cm

The front free endpaper is torn within Volume 1 and there is a small tear to the front free endpaper of Volume 5

patented in 1877

Height of bowl: 5cm

Both the brooch and case remain in an excellent condition

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. The Library Length (from spout to tipA 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.