Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Recently Added and in 1888 he traveled

and in 1888 he traveled to California and visited the studios of William Keith and Thomas Hill

89 cm X 58

when his estate and effects were seized

landscape farm harvest scene by Frank F

The doors having gilded sign-painted text that reads "Martha Washington Chapter" and having five pointed multi-colored stars

Antique Swiss German Brienz Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk 1890 Recently Added and in 1888 he traveledSOLD 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