A French ormolu mounted & porcelain inset parquetry writing compendium, 19th century, the stepped box inset with four oval Sevres porcelain plaques, trimmed by ornate gilt bronze mounts, the twin hinged top revealing a pair of inkwells, a pen compartment, a stationery compartment, and a deep blue velvet lined writing surface, above a further compartment below, 25 x 35 x 33 cm