Circa 1870, figured walnut veneers, mahogany secondary, domed campaign form featuring light and dark wood key strap inlay, inlaid brass escutcheon, opens to a royal purple writing service, with inkwell and pen tray compartments, retaining brass lidded glass inkwell and lift up pen tray, includes key, unmarked.

6 x 14 x 9 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Some light veneer scratches and hairlines; crack to writing service panel with associated area of veneer loss; wear and tears to velvet.