A Flemish travelling office, 1st half of the 17th century. Rectangular, wooden traveling case, the exterior fitted with finely chased brass plate and iron straps. Splendid lock having a sliding keyhole cover with lion's head appliqué. Replacement key. Two moveable carrying handles on the sides. It is lavishly fitted inside with 16 holders for writing implements and letters in two layers. The compartmented divider historic, historical, 17th century, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, fine arts,

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License: Licensed
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Keywords: 17th, art, artful, arts, century, clipping, clippings, craft, cut, cut-, cut-outs, fine, flemish, handcraft, handicrafts, object, objects, office, stills, travelling