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A fine quality Georgian mahogany rectangular table top writing box, having a hinged lid with a lock and key that opens to reveal two open and one lidded compartment, including a pen dip, wafer slide and glass ink pot of a later date, circa 1850. The brass screw top is inscribed Parkins and Gotts, London and is centred with a crown. The base, with a full sized mahogany lined drawer, is held secure with an interior brass locking pin. The whole retains a patination.
Provenance: Labelled Hawtin Collection No. 113
English Circa 1800
Dimensions
10 in. (25.5 cm.) Wide 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) Deep 4 in. (10 cm.) HighStock number
S/3827The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
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- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
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