A Victorian rosewood and brass inlaid sarcophagus-shaped work box, the hinged lid and frieze profusely inlaid with scrolling foliage, enclosing a fitted interior with lift-out compartmented tray, the sides with ring drop handles (one missing), on gadrooned rectangular base and bun feet, 11in. (28cm) wide; and a detached paper label inscribed James Blacket, Cutler, Writing Desk & Dressing Case Manufacturer, 146 Regent Street