Writing box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Mahogany, Satinwood, Wallpaper, Walnut
Measurements
145 x 312 x 229 mm
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Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
NT 546237
Summary
Rectangular writing box, the sides painted mahogany, the hinged sloping top walnut with interlacing geometric stringing around central satinwood lozenge, flat rectangular section, polished mahogany edging. Interior with floral green and pink wallpaper. Brass lock with oval brass escutcheon. Inscribed - Little table writing desk £3 Hinges not English I think (label on key)
Provenance
An item from the Pamela Ward Collection, left to the National Trust in Miss Ward's will in 1994.
Marks and inscriptions
Little table writing desk £3 Hinges not English I think (label on key)