Mid-19th Century Australian Writing Box with Inscription to E.M. Govett
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A good musk, black-wood and mixed timbers parquetry writing box. Australian, mid-19th century. with inscription to E M Govett Brunswick Melbourne, 40 cm wide, 25 cm cm deep 14 cm high
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- Musk Wood - The musk is native to Tasmania, and is found in the rainforests and wetter regions especially along river banks. It grows to a height of between five and fifteen metres, it has a musk scent. A rare timber and therefore mainly used as a veneer in the 19th-century, it is light brown in colour and furniture constructed from it is very expensive.
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