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There is some degradation of the original leather holding pens in the top flap, but it is still very serviceable. The family has replaced the Presented to Brass Plaque on the front, with a clean unengraved example to protect their identity [perhaps you can start your own family history]. 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Internally the highest quality Brass fittings  and some drawers and numerous book and paper compartments courtesy of many dividers. The writing slope folds down and is in excellent, original condition with a Burgundy leather. Comes with inkwells, Ivory page turners, some original dip pens and a propelling pencil and original leather bound Cash Books and Books of account. There is some degradation of the original leather holding pens in the top flap, but it is still very serviceable. The family has replaced the Presented to Brass Plaque on the front, with a clean unengraved example to protect their identity [perhaps you can start your own family history]. We do not have the key.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen folded shut the item is 43cms wide, 30cms tall and 25cms deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Lid up and writing slope out the item is approx 80cms long and 51cms tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note: this is quite a complex item to pack for Posting [but not impossible] - however the Postage will be quite high as the item exceeds 11kg without packing.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e You may prefer to collect the item from Highfields, Qld if you live in the south east corner of Queensland - please call 07 46154537 to discuss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are an interstate collector and are interested in the piece (and are prepared to wait) - there is a possibility we can deliver personally to NSW and Victoria when we travel interstate (but this will involve a wait). To discuss please call 07 46154 537.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}