19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full Catalogue

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Drop Front Stationary Box, c.1880. Full CatalogueA lovely late 19th century inlaid mahogany drop front stationary box, c. 1880. The exterior has wonderful parquetry detailing to the doors, with a parquetry border to each side of the box. The top lifts to open the drop front, revealing a green leather writing slope with a gilt border, two inlaid drawers, a pen try, two ink well holders, and five stationary holders (four smaller, one large). The pen tray lifts to reveal a small compartment beneath.

Height (including handle): 3

A lovely sterling silver bon bon dish

He moved in 1894 to live at Glan Conway in North Wales where he painted many of his best known works which were exhibited at the leading galleries

Diameter at widest point: 5

The decanter is of large proportions and remains in an excellent condition with no chips or cracks to the decanter nor stopper

Length: 18cm

A truly stunning piece of 20th century portraiture

The hinge opens with ease and the lid clicks shut as it should

Width diameter (at base): 4

Born into an artistic family in South Lakeland

Weight: 320 grams

The box bears Rowland Ward plaque to the interior