Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 April 2022

Furniture, Silver and Glass

Sold for

ZAR 7 035
Lot 207
  • A rosewood and brass-inlaid travelling writing box, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035

About this Item

A rosewood and brass-inlaid travelling writing box, 19th century

the hinged rectangular brass-bound top enclosing a gilt-tooled leather-lined writing surface, enclosing ink and pen compartments, the side fitted with a drawer and a pair of recessed carrying handles, minor restoration, 17cm high, 46cm wide, 25,5cm deep; on a later sapele stand, 28cm high, 47,2cm wide, 27cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export

Provenance

The David Porter Collection.


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