Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Decorative Arts 52" wide X 36" tall

52" wide X 36" tall (framed)

8 day clock garniture with candelabra

the lid is monogramed engraved with "J

the tops and bases are extravagantly decorated with many geometric stylized floral devices

and the last to have pupils and assistants

Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Decorative Arts 52" wide X 36" tallSOLD A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz Switzerland, circa 1890. The slant front is finely carved in relief with a design of quills, books, pens, a ruler and pair of compasses all intertwined with carved edelweiss, the locking top also with carved foliate, below is an intricately engraved brass lock plate, the key is also present. The box opens to reveal a writing slope with a blue velvet writing