Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Paintings and foliate with fruiting vines

and foliate with fruiting vines

circa 1825

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This exquisite table is typical of the extremely high-quality marquetry inlaid furniture produced by St

When set as a table: 30" tall x 33" diameter When tilted for storage: 51" tall x 33" wide x 25" deep

Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Paintings and foliate with fruiting vinesSOLD 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