stunning red tortoise shell and boulle double inkwell desk set with single drawer, on four gilded brass lion's paw feet, matching inkwells are panel cut glass with brass ring neck and hinged lids, France, 19th century
some boulle work / brass overlay is missing from the side opposite the drawer (visible in posted photos) repaired with tortoise
metal label inside top compartment under lid:
Shreve
CRUMP & LOW COMPANY
BOSTON
MEASUREMENTS:
9" H x 16" W x 12"D
