19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue hallmarked for Henry Wigfull

hallmarked for Henry Wigfull

Weight: 515 grams

There is significant craquelure throughout giving the painting a textural appearance

The interior has marbled endpapers and prize binding plate to the front pastedown dated '1882'

A lovely late 19th century/early 20th century small oak needlework stool with unusual tapered ball legs

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue hallmarked for Henry WigfullA lovely late 19th century inlaid mahogany drop front stationary box, c. 1880. The exterior has wonderful parquetry detailing to the doors, with a parquetry border to each side of the box. The top lifts to open the drop front, revealing a green leather writing slope with a gilt border, two inlaid drawers, a pen try, two ink well holders, and five stationary holders (four smaller, one large). The pen tray lifts to reveal a small compartment beneath.