English wooden and brass marquetry writing box – 20th century

Box / writing desk English in wood and marquetry brass – 20th century. Charming rectangular box in wood, richly adorned with brass fillets and frames, as well as a central medallion engraved with a floral and bird design, in an Orientalist or Napoleonic III style. The lid features beautiful brass marquetry work, with corner pieces and a finely chiselled central cartouche, adding elegance and refinement to the whole. The interior is fully lined with green felt, providing a neat storage space, ideal for holding documents, jewellery, or writing accessories. The box comes with its key, a sought-after element, and rests on a wooden structure with warm grains. Dimensions: Height: 5 cm. Length: 28 cm. Depth: 22 cm. Condition: good overall condition. Signs of use, small oxidations, and marks on the brass elements. Interior clean. Period: 20th century. Materials: wood, brass marquetry, interior lining in felt. A decorative and functional item, ideal as a writing desk or storage box, in a classic or curiosity interior.