Casket - Mahogany, Leather, Crystal

The object framed is an antique travel writing desk (or writing slope) dating from the 19th century (the Victorian era, Louis-Philippe or Napoleon III), crafted in precious wood (such as mahogany, rosewood, or ebonized) with interiors lined in velvet or leather and compartments for inkwells and pens.
It is a folding box in precious wood (such as rosewood, mahogany, or ebony) that opens to reveal a writing surface lined in velvet or leather (in this case burgundy/purple), compartments for pens, glass inkwells, and a double bottom or secret compartments for documents.