Object Description
A Stationary Box
Firmly Attributed to Giovanni Battista Gatti
Constructed in ebony inlaid with precious woods and ivory; rising from turned toupie feet, the double hinged front opens to reveal letter compartments; the detailed and exquisite inlay has the central motif of a winged putti to the front, surrounded by arabesques and fantastic animals, with similar work to the top and sides.
Italian, Circa 1870
This object incorporates old ivory and has been registered with Defra.