Description: Mark Goodger Antiques Antique Captains Writing Box Circa 1790 Normal.dotm 0 0 1 147 780 office 12 2 1030 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large steel key to secure the box for stability on the shores or military manoeuvres! The magnificent box is constructed of dense solid mahogany with thick inlaid brass strapping attached by countersunk steel slot screws, there are several brass straps on each corner and two that run parallel from the back to the front of the box. The sides have sturdy brass carry handles each with ornate backplates. Lifting the lid reveals a removable tray that houses two inkwells and a pen tray. Underneath this tray is more storage space and is where a secret compartment lies! Squeezing the front wall next to the small box on the left-hand side causes a false wall to spring forward allowing access to a secret drawer with a ribbon handle. The underside of the lid has a hinged cover which again can only be accessed by pressing the middle lock keep forward with your thumb, once done it springs open so you can fold down revealing its original green cross ribbon letter compartment and the rare manufacturer's label that reads: "Hewlins from St Martins Lane. Cabinet Maker Upholsterer & Undertaker, No.2 Strand near Northumberland House" On the right-hand edge of the open box is a magnificent large steel key, which has location points on each side of the box and contains large threaded screws that come out the bottom of the box. This allows the box to be secured for stability on sea or land and to stop any thieves from helping themselves to it. The box is very heavy, robust and certainly fit for Military manoeuvres, such a rare example with wonderful colour and patination throughout, comes with a tasselled key and a working lock.Dimensions:16cm high x 40cm wide x 31cm deep Free worldwide shipping upon request. Terms and conditions apply. Mark Goodger Antiques have been working on antique boxes for over 25 years and are proud members of leading antiques associations,LAPADA: London and Provincial Antique Dealers AssociationCADA: Cotswold Antique Dealers Association So you can buy in confidence.
Price: 2700 GBP
Location: Towcester
End Time: 2024-09-12T14:10:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 111.86 GBP
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Sub-Type: Mahogany
Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
Antique: Yes
Style/ Period: Georgian
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Boxes
Product Sub-Type: Writing Boxes/ Slopes
Material: Wood/ Woodenware
Age: Pre-1800
