British, 19th century,ÿfigured coromandel woodÿcase with center brass monogram plate, reticulated brass mounts, bronze nail heads, and side handles, opens to reveal dark blue velvet writing surface with multiple gilt brass covered and mounted compartments, 6-1/2 x 14 x 10 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee split to left side of lid, repair to hardware to right rear hinge, some interior mounts and covers off but present, replaced panel behind three interior openings, wear to interior fabric