A George III Irish mahogany work box by George Austin

A George III Irish mahogany work box by George Austin, inlaid with boxwood stringing, the banded hinged top with a marquetry conch shell revealing a divided interior, with a printed paper label to the lid, inscribed 'GEO. AUSTIN CABINETMAKER 7 ST. ANDREW ST. One door from Exchequer St. DUBLIN Manufacturers of portable writing desks, dressing cases. work boxes, Military Canteens & plate chests', with a divided base drawer and brass side carrying handles, 16.1cm high, 33cm wide, 25.2cm deep.