19th century, figured wood veneers, brass inlays, hinged lid with metal decorated plaque, interior with original leather writing surface opening to storage space with one secret panel which is released by pressing down on one of the stamp compartment bottoms revealing three small fitted drawers.

8 x 18 x 11 in.

From the Collection of Sherry Shirk, Greensboro, North Carolina

Old surface with attractive rich patina; one of the interior leather panels is detached; no key.