Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box

c. 1900
Overview

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
Width
30 cm
Height or length
22.5000 cm
Depth
12.5000 cm
Year
Last modified
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
Completeness
94
Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Top view of Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box
Top view of Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box
Front and top view of Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box
Front and top view of Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box
Open view of Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box
Open view of Antique Banded Inlaid Writing Box

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