Rare and unusual early 19th century Spanish, Colonial Lectern writing box, of handsome proportions, the exterior decorated with stars, rain drops, figures with umbrellas, figures sitting around a table and a figure in bed, with inlaid monogram to the top in ivory and various woods, opening to fitted interior and set with a silver lock and escutcheon, on four bun feet, 22.5 cm x 42.5 cm x 40 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 655