Patriotic American Federal Eagle Inlaid Writing Box, 19th Century, the beveled hinged lid with mirrored underside enclosing a removable compartmented tray with hinged cover inlaid with a sloop making way and pinwheel spandrels; interior and exterior richly marquetried with a variety of exotic woods; the American shield and flags grasped by the spread winged eagle are enhanced with traces of blue and red pigment.

Height 6 in. Width 14.5 in. Depth 9 in.