Antique Victorian Writing Box Travel Desk Stationary Box with Ink Well
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Antique Victorian Writing Box Travel Desk Stationary Box with Ink Well:
$58.00
Description: Antique Victorian Writing Box Travel Desk Stationary Box with Ink WellCondition: - The bottom cover material has worn through and the wood underneath is cracked and split
- Support piece that the bottom hinged lid rests on is detached needs re-glueing
- Numerous scratches and wear to the outside of the box
- Key is present but it may not be original and we haven\'t gotten it to actuate the lock
- Purple velvet fabric cover of desk topis worn
- Condition is as found. No attempts to restore on our part.Marks: NoneSize: 12 x 8 x 4 inchesHistory for the Preservationist: Although quality, ornament and form did play an important part in its selection as a personal item, it is the purpose for which it was used which gave prominence to the writing box, at a time of expanding intellectual curiosity, communication, literacy and increased commercial activity. The writing box was an item of style and fashion yes, but it was also an item connected with intelligence, commerce and world awareness.Citation: hygra dot comInventory #: 812 ⚓ We strive to earn 100% perfect \"Five-Star\" scores from you. The star-scores are very important to us. If anything about your transaction did not meet your expectations, Please let us know and give us the opportunity to make things right before leaving the response.
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Antique Victorian Writing Box Travel Desk Stationary Box with Ink Well:
$58.00