Late 19th C. Cormack Brothers makers. 27 Ludgate Hill, London. Burled walnut with exotic wood inlay. Brass ring handles. Abalone shell cartouche in center and on lock plate. Opens to reveal a fitted interior with a purple satin fold-down letter slot. Fitted tray with three compartments and five spool compartments with the spools made of abalone shell and metal. 5″ high x 11 1/2″ wide x 8 1/2″ deep. Shows age separation at top and an old repair to trim. Silk fold-down writing compartment shows loss to satin.
