A Ceylonese ebony writing box, 19th century, carved all-over in relief with flowers and foliage, the hinged lid enclosing correspondence and storage compartments, a velvet-lined slope and cylindrical and folding rulers, 40cm wide 24cm deep 16cm high Condition report: Two splits to top - the longer 14cm. Knocks, splits, losses and wear throughout. Velvet likely a replacement, and in fair order. Knocks and general wear to interior. Key present and lock mechanism functioning.