British, 18th/19th century, rectangular form with mahogany and rosewood?, hinged lid and fold out front panel opening to divided interior with slots for letters/documents, glass inkwell, and two small drawers, lid and front panel with black leather lined and gilt writing surface and holding strap for letter opener and pens, with ivory or bone letter opener, brass carrying handles, 7-3/4 x 12 x 6-1/4 in.; together with brass mounted kidney form inkwell, four compartments and two pen stands?, with one lidded ceramic vessel with gilt floral decoration, one glass liner with black paint remnants, brass carrying handle, on paw and anthemion feet, 4 x 6 x 6 in. - Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. possible later refinishing, some scuffs and wear to leather writing surfaces, some lifting to leather at corners, scattered bumps and surface scratches, lid does not close completely, glass inkwell with ink residue; inkwell with surface dirt layer and accretion, some scratches and surface wear, series of chips/losses to one lower edge, ceramic container with some wear to base and edges, one foot loose