Description

Multiple Secret Compartments 

From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce this extensive Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium. The Writing Box compendium of rectangular shape made of solid Mahogany with brass strapping and mounts to the exterior, twin flush mounted brass handles, vacant initial plaque and rectangular escutcheon. When opened the initial interior features a green beize writing slope with brass strengthening mounts to each corner and a key for securing the box to a surface when on the ship which locates in the left hand side of the frame and a bracket to lean the box for reading (see picture 20). To the top of the slope there are multiple compartments for inkwells, pens, pair of candlesticks and other accessories.

Under the upper slope there is a secret compartment which can be accessed by using the tip of the key to depress the secret catch located in the top right hand corner strengthening bracket on the second screw across (see picture 10). Once depressed the hatch springs open revealing three secret drawers. Under the lower compartment there is a reading rail which attaches to the outside of the case (see picture 21/22) there are also two further secret compartments, the first is accessed by pressing down the secret mechanism to the middle right hand side of the box (see picture 17). Once pressed the spring loaded mechanism fires forward a secret hatch which the reading rail is located on, this contains small partitioned sections. The third secret compartment can then be accessed by lifting a small tab behind the first secret compartment front. Once lifted the secret compartment contains two large slimline storage areas for valuable papers, documents and money.

To the exterior of the box there is a large pull out drawer which is filled with personal travel items including boot pulls, cut throat razors, glass jars, scissors and other personal grooming and upkeep items. The drawer can only be accessed once the box has been unlocked and opened. The Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium dates to the turn of the 19th century and the Georgian period during the reign of George III circa 1800.

The Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium comes with a fully functional lock & tasselled key.

Literature Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary Catalogue p.45

Mahogany is the name given to many types of tropical hardwood and can be found in Africa, India and South America, most of which are a red-brown colour with a fine, even grain. This makes it easily workable and gives it a durable finish which attributes to its popularity with many kinds of furniture.

Campaign furniture is a type of portable furniture designed for travel, often for military campaigns.

Georgian a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV.

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