Very unusual 19th century solid mahogany writing box on stand with integrated fire screen and foot rest.
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SOLDItem Ref
5963
Description
Wonderful 19th century solid mahogany fitted writing box on stand with height adjustable built in firescreen and foot rest.The fitted box with front pull out drawer has a rear hinged panel which opens with push button catch to reveal pen rest, glass inkwell, and two covered containers with original brass pulls. The rear section also lifts up at heights up to 14 inches, which raises the attached firescreen, which originally protected the users face from the fire.
Both the firescreen and foot rest are covered with a cream damask fabric, and the box and stand are finished on all sides allowing it to be placed in room centre if desired.
The whole stands on shaped and splayed feet with original brass castors.
Size-17 inches long by 12.5 inches wide top, or 16.25 inches wide legs, by 31.5 inches high. Height of rear section of top lifts to raise to further adjustable heights.
A very unusual box on stand in very good condition.
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