A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing or stationary cabinet made by the world famous London box makers and retailers Houghton and Gunn, dated December 1878.
The wonderful antique fall front is centred by a silvered AH monogram beneath a coronet and opening to reveal an arrangement of labelled pigeon holes, a fold out letter rack, small books, and pull out ink and pen compartments.
If features a secret compartment on the right side which can be opened by pulling the right hand side divider, ideal for playing cards and dice.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.
Coromandel, also known as Calamander wood, is a higly prized and valuable exotic wood from India and Sri Lanka and was only used in top quality pieces.
Complete with working Bramah lock, the lock is stamped Batson for Henry John & Albert Edward Batson.
It bears both the maker's and the retailer's plaque:
'HOUGHTON & GUN, 162 NEW BOND STREET'
This is centred by a Victorian date 'lozenge' for December 1878
This is centred by a Victorian date 'lozenge' for December 1878
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 36 cm x Width 41 cm x Depth 18 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 7 inches
Our reference: A3866
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.
