A rare early Australian cedar and brass bound writing box,…
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A rare early Australian cedar and brass bound writing box, circa 1820, the rectangular flamed cedar top with brass fittings and central plain plaque, opening to a writing slope with fitted compartments, ink wells and pen holder, with brass handles to the sides, 51 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 20 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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