Circa 1880s, high-grade burl and rosewood veneers with mahogany secondary, ornately decorated in scrolling floral and foliate brass mounts, opens to a royal blue velvet writing service with fancy gilt borders the upper case fitted with seven pen and ink compartments, includes lidded ink wells with brass lids with IMPROVED / [crown] / LONDON mark.

3 3/4 x 14 x 9 3/4 in.

A nice example in good estate condition; some separations to middle of velvet; veneers in good condition with a few minor marks; a few minor edge chips to compartment lids; includes key.