Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Redo 15" long X 14" tall

15" long X 14" tall X 12

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The base having a six character chop mark

2006: The Best Museum Solo Show Award

Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Redo 15" long X 14" tallSOLD A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz Switzerland, circa 1890. The slant front is finely carved in relief with a design of quills, books, pens, a ruler and pair of compasses all intertwined with carved edelweiss, the locking top also with carved foliate, below is an intricately engraved brass lock plate, the key is also present. The box opens to reveal a writing slope with a blue velvet writing