A fine quality late Victorian inlaid rosewood stationary box with superb original fitted interior c.1890. The rosewood veneered and decorative fruitwood inlaid exterior with slightly domed top and fall front, lock to the front. The lid lifting and the front falling to reveal an original mahogany and leather lined fitted interior. The back section with divisions to hold letters, paper and envelopes; two small drawers set to the side with ink well above. Perpetual calendar to the front and dark red leather pad to the lid interior for holding pens and pencils. The front section folding over and o...pening as a writing slope with concealed interior compartment, original leather writing surface to match the lid. Presented in immaculate and probably unused original condition with a deep shine. Measures 13" wide x 7" deep x 8" high closed x 21" deep with writing surface folded out. Stock number 38074.