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Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box
c. 1900Overview
A walnut coloured five compartment writing box. There are two inkwell sections, one pen and two storage sections. There is a rhombus shaped mother of pearl inset in the centre of the lid. The banded geometric patters is on either side of the mother of pearl inset on the top of the lid. There is a rhombus shaped keyhole, however no key. Inside the box is red velvet fabric lining two sections. On the bottom of the box is green felt.
Historical information
Owned by J.C. Warren family
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2024.176
Item type
Personal Effects
Material
Felt (Textile)
Mahogany (Wood)
Pearl (Animal Material)
Velvet
Width
30 cm
Height or length
22.5000 cm
Depth
12.5000 cm
Year
Last modified
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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