Burr Walnut Writing Box with Ink Wells and Drawers

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A burr walnut veneer writing box, late 19th century, with walnut banding to the lid and sides with contrasting edges, the sloped lid with a brass shield decoration and a conforming escutcheon, opening to an arrangement of ink wells, two small drawers, and a pencil tray; writing slope absent. Height 15 cm. Width 35 cm. Depth 23 cm

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Burr - Burr (or in the USA, burl) is the timber from the knotted roots or deformed branch of the tree, which when cut, displays the small circular knots in various gradations of colour. It is always cut into a decorative veneer, most commonly seen as burr walnut on 19th century furniture.

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