c. 1840-1860 Antebellum to Civil War Era, Nicely Carved-Wood Writing Portable Traveling Writing Set, with brass handle and central pull drawer, Choice Very Fine.
This traveling writing set is made of solid carved wood with its top with two recessed squares for ink bottles and two long holders for period writing pens, the top is decorated with five iron decorations each held by two large head brass nails. It is fully intact and in choice condition displaying a rich wood patina and has no damage, only light signs of actual use, as shown. This writing set measures about 12” long x 3.5” tall x 8” deep, and the pullout documents or letter paper drawer is fully intact and in excellent working condition. Three original wooden feet are attached with nails with one foot lacking, only its original nail remains in place keeping all evenly in balance. Its highly ornate brass handle is in a tall loop measuring 3” tall at center for carrying during transport. A nice example for display.