A rosewood writing box, c1850, steel wire strung with mother of pearl roundels to corners and centres, the hinged lid with rectangular cartouche incurved at the angles, engraved with initials, conventionally fitted interior, the writing slope green baize, the front with conforming mother of pearl key plate, recessed brass carrying handles, 14cm h; 36 x 23cm Top with scratches and abrasions, the front with patch above key plate, cracks to veneer front right corner and return, cracks and losses to veneer at rear, writing surface and wooden frame replaced to interior, other losses and faults to interior, base re-baized