A fabulous antique late 19th century writer's set, Traveler's writing folio with implements and inkwell, writing surface with blotter, and a pleated folio into which stationery can be stored. It's split leather on card, silk moire fabric and paper-lined interior, a very fine quality set which must have been a gift. So beautifully preserved, nicer than any of these we've had over the decades. The old implements inside are matching pieces, original to it, and each are in ivory**. The red stick is sealing wax and the sceau or wax seal has not been engraved so can be done for your own monogram if you want to use the desktop set. Beautifully made and in incredibly fine condition, it dates later 1800s, Napoleon III or slightly after. Measurements noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition throughout. There is little sign that it was ever used at all, over 130 years old now, it's quite incredible. The inkwell is about 1" square, compression lid so it won't leak. No real evidence of damage or flaw. The pushbutton clasp engages and holds it tightly closed. There is a keyhole, but no key. Does not need to be locked to stay tightly closed. All you need is to add stationery, and it'll be a fabulous gift or your own display or useful travel desk.
IMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: We are great supporters of protection for endangered species in our modern world. We never buy or sell anything 100 years or newer; we donate to anti-poaching organizations; we don't hunt; we conserve in ways that impact global warming (we're totally solar at home), knowing those measures also protect the animals in the wild today. We also recognize the vast cultural history we preserve with our care and reverence for these antique objects, and agree with CITES that objects over 100 years of age have nothing whatsoever to do with species depletion in our current world.
Our offering exceeds the age limitation of "more than 100 years of age", and is well within the exemption for CITES regulation. If imported, met the CITES regulation. This item will be handled and shipped from our Utah business, and is not available for shipment internationally, nor within the USA to California, NY, Nevada, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington if it contains ivory, sorry. Please see our small print for more details.
