Lot 147 , Birds eye maple writing box, perpetual calendar holder, rule with specimen woods

A 19th century rectangular Tunbridgeware bird's eye maple writing box, decorated with floral tesserae mosaic borders, 9in.
Estimate £100-150

Lid has a very slight warp, not overly noticeable. A few minor areas of loss to tunbridgewear border, not too obvious. Minor scratches and marks, tiny section of replcement veneer to right side at front of box. Small split to base board. Reasonable condition.


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Sold for £85