Travel writing case. Probably southern German or English. 19th century. Walnut, partially lacquered, brass, iron. Cuboid-shaped body, the middle of the lid, the corners as well as the vertical outer edges with brass fittings. The front with a device for the padlock as well as another lock on the inside. The interior has a total of four horizontal compartments. The first compartment in the lid, hinged in the middle by two hinges and lockable on top with two latches. The top compartment of the body with three compartments closed by hinged lids as well as an ink and blotting sand box. The middle compartment has two compartments closed by hinged lids, one of them with a lock. A secret drawer in the lowest part of the body, only accessible when the right narrow side of the travel compartment is removed. With two keys as well as a screw pin, with its application to two long screws inside, the travel bureau can be firmly fixed to a base. Isolated traces of use, partial bumps and scratches. Padlock corroded and not functional. Four screws of the lid hinge later replaced, as well as small nails of the hardware. Ink stains on the interior of the body, traces of inactive pest infestation on the lower right. Fittings with three breaks. One latch cannot be closed. Dimensions: h. 18 cm, w. 41 cm, d. 25 cm.