Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Recently Added when his estate and effects

when his estate and effects were seized

the carvings and moldings are also in very good condition

To the front of the chest there are large and deeply carved geometric devices

the baluster shaped body decorated with incised 'teardrop' motifs

The company was still located there in 1926

Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Recently Added when his estate and effectsSOLD 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