Ancien écritoire de voyage "Marine" en bois noble et...

Antique travel writing desk "Marine" in noble wood and brass – 19th century style "Marine" (also called Campaign Furniture in English), a current in cabinetmaking that reached its peak in the 19th century (Georgian and Victorian Military periods in England, and Napoleon III / Colonial in France). Description : Superb and authentic portable travelling writing case (correspondence box) dating from the 19th century, crafted in solid wood of fine workmanship with a superb warm patina and very aesthetic visible grain. This miniature or compact model sits perfectly in the "Marine" or "Campaign" style (Campaign furniture), highly sought after by officers and great travelers for its robustness and ingenuity. Exterior features and details : • Enhanced protection: The case is fitted with superb corner fittings and reinforcements in original gilt brass, designed to protect the object from shocks during transport. • Personalization: The lid bears in its center an elegant blank brass cartouche, ready to be engraved. • Security: Brass keyhole entry integrated on the front (sold without a key). Functional interior layout : • Main space: A large central compartment intended to accommodate sheets or a writing tablet. • Upper storage: Two side compartments perfect for fitting period inkwells, wax blocks or small accessories. • Secret/side drawer: On the right side, the case conceals a clever side-drawer, ideal for storing quills, mechanical pencils and confidential documents. Dimensions (closed) : • Length (front width): 29 cm • Depth: 10 cm • Height: 11 cm Condition : Beautiful overall condition for a piece of this age. The exterior presents a magnificent patina of use with light signs of time that attest to its authenticity and lend it all its historical charm. The hinge mechanism and the lateral drawer slide perfectly. The interior is sound, clean and only awaits a blotter to restore its original configuration (sold as-is, see photos which are an integral part of the description). A rare collectible piece, very elegant in its compact size and highly decorative. Perfect for lovers of fine art craftsmanship and antique writing objects. Shipping especially careful, fast and secure with tracking.

Estimate:£83.36

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