Founding era writing box Late 19th c. Solid mahogany, brass fittings, glass inkwells. 28 x 38 x 21 cm. Slanted desk casket with decorative fittings, opened slanted writing surface, numerous compartments for letters and documents, 2 inkwells as well as secret compartments Desk lid warped, some signs of age/use, inkwells supplemented. 1 key.