Antique TIFFANY & Co Union Square Travel Writing Box Desk Ornate Wood Brass
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:96339 | Age: Unknown |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Maker: Tiffany & Co. |
From a local estate, here is a very cool antique Tiffany travel writing box. Very ornate and elaborate, the two doors open to reveal various cubbies, a bottom flat drawer and a removable top tray. It measures about 15" tall, about 15" across the front when closed, and a little over 11" front to back. Hardware, hinges, handles, and decorative pieces on the front and sides are ornate brass. The original Tiffany tag is intact.
The piece has some issues, particularly to the veneer, ...as follows:
1. The veneer is broken or missing in several spots, particularly at the top of the doors and around the edges, plus some long cracked areas throughout. Most (but not all) of the damage is shown in the photos. I do have a few pieces of the veneer, I will send it with the box.
2. The right door does not close firmly, it hits the clasp piece at the bottom. I think it would close with a little extra force, but I didn't want to damage anything, and since there is no key, I didn't want to lock it by accident.
3. One of the pieces that holds up the top tray is loose, just needs to be glued properly. When the tray is removed, it reveals another storage area.
4. The tool holder on the left is intact, the writing surface that would fit in the right-side door is missing. Also, the parts that are in the box are probably not original, but I will send them too.
Other than those, the piece is pretty solid, just normal age, wear, and patina. A very cool old piece, hope it fits your collection.
If shipping looks high, it's because this will be an oversized package to your location. I'll do my best to find a cheaper option, but most likely, the shipping is accurate. We'll take great care in packing.
Please take a look at all of the photos above. Thanks for looking!
The piece has some issues, particularly to the veneer, ...as follows:
1. The veneer is broken or missing in several spots, particularly at the top of the doors and around the edges, plus some long cracked areas throughout. Most (but not all) of the damage is shown in the photos. I do have a few pieces of the veneer, I will send it with the box.
2. The right door does not close firmly, it hits the clasp piece at the bottom. I think it would close with a little extra force, but I didn't want to damage anything, and since there is no key, I didn't want to lock it by accident.
3. One of the pieces that holds up the top tray is loose, just needs to be glued properly. When the tray is removed, it reveals another storage area.
4. The tool holder on the left is intact, the writing surface that would fit in the right-side door is missing. Also, the parts that are in the box are probably not original, but I will send them too.
Other than those, the piece is pretty solid, just normal age, wear, and patina. A very cool old piece, hope it fits your collection.
If shipping looks high, it's because this will be an oversized package to your location. I'll do my best to find a cheaper option, but most likely, the shipping is accurate. We'll take great care in packing.
Please take a look at all of the photos above. Thanks for looking!
