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Retailed by S. Miller Bristol

From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Coromandel Silver Mounted Writing Box Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangular shape with a slightly sloped lid is veneered in exotic Coromandel wood to the exterior with beautifully shaped sterling silver mounts hallmarked 1878. When opened, the box reveals a purple leather writing slope with a silver tooled border framed by an embossed greek key style border. The interior of the box is lined in Satinwood with a partitioned section to the top with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage in the top half of the box where the retailer’s label is located on the underside ‘S. Miller, Park St, Bristol. The secret spring-loaded stationary drawer features a solid Satinwood base with elegant tiny dovetail joints, activated by pressing down on the button on the brass mounted plate reading ‘Betjemann Patent’172′. The Coromandel Silver Mounted Writing Box Betjemann dates to the late 19th century 1878.

The Writing Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

George Betjemann & Sons was a celebrated British firm of cabinet makers and retailers founded in the mid-19th century. Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other luxury desk accessories of their time. Specializing in the use of high-quality materials such as rare woods, brass, and exotic leathers, George Betjemann & Sons catered to an elite clientele of royalty, nobility, and wealthy collectors, who appreciated the firm’s commitment to innovation, elegance, and functionality. The Betjemann family’s passion for craftsmanship was passed down from generation to generation, ensuring that the company’s legacy of exceptional design and quality endured for over a century. Today, antique pieces by George Betjemann & Sons are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, revered for their timeless beauty and historical significance.

Coromandel is a valuable wood found in India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia. It has a contrasting hazel-brown colour with black grain. It is a dense, heavy wood that is so popular it has been logged to extinction over the last few hundred years. This makes Calamander pieces even more special.

Satinwood is found in India and Sri Lanka. It has a rich golden colour and an almost reflective sheen. Satinwood is traditionally used for high quality furniture.

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