Intricately carved in fruitwood; modelled as a leather case for opera glasses. Circa 1900. Lifting the lid reveals two glass inkwells. This exquisitely crafted piece was originally made as a travel item, before the days of fountain pens.
Dimensions: 12 cm/4¾ inches (length) x 5.75 cm/2¼ inches (depth) x 6.5 cm/2½ inches (height)
