Writing box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Dalbergia nigra, Leather, Rosewood [dalbergia nigra]
Measurements
153 x 297 x 235 mm
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Arlington Court, Devon
NT 986028.3
Summary
The rosewood writing box with brass mounts and a plaque monogrammed ABJ, the interior lined with black leather stamped with gold border (modern) lifting to reveal a stationary compartment, and containing a pen tray and glass inkwell with brass top. The initials refer to Miss Anne Brooke Jones, the mother of Miss Alcombe who left this box in her will to the donor, Miss Flack.