Comprising; an Early Victorian brass inset rosewood writing box, 34.5cm; a Victorian walnut inlaid writing box, 35cm wide; together with two mother-of-pearl and pewter inlaid boxes, and another small fruitwood example
Estimate: | £60 - £100 |
Hammer price: | £45 |
Condition report:
The rosewood writing box with loose hinges, lid off and various elements missing and broken to the interior. Tarnishing and lacking escutcheon.
The walnut box with numerous missing inlays and small chips to veneers. The box lid not lying fully flush as the lock protrudes upwards.
Others with chips scuffs, shrinkage, missing elements and wear commensurate with use and age.