18th Century Writing Box at Skokloster Castle

 18th Century Writing Box at Skokloster Castle, Sweden.

A very curious piece.

The rosewood veneers? on the carcase suggests to me that this piece is perhaps not Scandinavian.

The veneers appear very thin suggesting to me a later date.

It is difficult to tell what the stones are - some appear to be Lapiz Lazuli, some turquoise and others perhaps agates.

It is possible that the whole thing is a marriage.

for Skokloster Castle history see 

https://skoklostersslott.se/en/the-history-of-skokloster-castle/

Silver Filigree, semi precious stones including Lapiz Lazuli on a Rosewood Veneered Carcase.

Width 107 mm, Height 78 mm, Length 163 mm.

https://samlingar.shm.se/object/ADDA07B2-7E34-4B9E-B977-D2DEB166BDFB