Rosewood writing slope with brass inlay decoration and secret drawers.

C 1840

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique Rosewood box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The rosewood has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws no marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. With lavish brass inlay decoration and complete with secret drawers.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Victorian box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

 Approx Dimensions: 50cm x 25cm x 16cm

Rosewood writing slope with brass inlay decoration and secret drawers.

C. 1860

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique Rosewood box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The rosewood has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws no marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. With lavish brass inlay decoration and complete with secret drawers.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Victorian box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

 Approx Dimensions: 50,5cm x 25,5cm x 17,5cm

Walnut, brass and mother of pearl writing box

Victorian. C. 1880

Measures: 35x22x15 cm

SOLD

Rosewood and Mother of Pearl writing slope box

Circa 1830

Regency writing box in mahogany, rosewood and mother of pearl.

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique - Regency c1830s - Rosewood box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The rosewood has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. The mother of pearl are perfect.

The slope covers is new.

The inks pots featured is not the original but is a reproduction of the same era - and slots in exactly to the compartment. 

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Regency box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

Measures: 40,5x24x14 cm; 12x9x6 ins.

Weighs 2,5 kg.

Mahogany writing slope with brass inlay decoration.

C 1840

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique Mahogany box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The mahogany has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws no marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. With lavish brass inlay decoration.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

 Approx Dimensions: 26,5cm x 22cm x 11,5cm

Regency triple fold mahogany writing box in exceptional condition.

Circa 1810

Completely restored.

Solid mahogany.

Original inset brass corners, cartouche and side handles all firmly attached with the original screw fixings.

The original lock comes complete with a later working key.

Additional storage within the lid recess for papers to the centre in excellent condition.

The office section comprises of a replacement central pen tray with storage space beneath, wafer slope and two inkwell sections complete with a matching pair of replacement brass screw top inkwells.

Leather writing surface for writing letters with the front folding forward to provide the main sloping writing surface .

In fitting the leather respect was given to the original methods insofar that leather hinges were precisely cut and fixed within the original recesses in the two sections of the writing boards and the box carcass.

Storage spaces beneath both sections of the writing surfaces. Access to the three original secret drawers by sliding up the original concealing panel.

These triple fold writing boxes were almost exclusively made pre 1830 when boxes tended to be of a more solid construction. The style offered maximum storage and the option of privacy when writing by way of the lid.

Unpacked weight: 7 Kg

Approx Dimensions: 50cm x 26cm x 17cm

Victorian writing slope.

 Victorian mahogany and  rosewood writing slope with brass inlay decoration.

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique - Victorian c1860s - Mahogany and Rosewood box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The Rosewood has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. With lavish brass inlay decoration.

The ink pot featured is not the original but is a reproduction of the same era - and slots in exactly to the compartment. The ink pot is cubed glass with a brass collar and a brass screw topped lid.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Victorian box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

Measures: 45,5 cm x 25 cm x 15,5 cm (approximately 10" x 10" x 6")

Weight: 3 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

Victorian Walnut Box Tunbridge

Circa 1870

The term 'Tunbridge Ware' is applied, mainly, to a unique form of decorative wooden inlaid marquetry that was developed and manufactured in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent, from the 17thC (c.1650) until the late 1930's, though the most sought after period is between 1830 and 1900.

Victorian dating from 1870 or earlier.Veneered in walnut in top class condition with flawless tunbridge bands on the top and front with a brass centre piece.

Walnut box that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. The walnut has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch.

The interior contains one compartment for storing small things laceada pine wood by hand. Is new.

Measures: 28 cm x 20 cm x 11 cm  (approximately 11,5" x 8" x 4,5")

Weight aproximately: 2,5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

SOLD

A Victorian Walnut Writing Slope box Tunbridge ware.

C. 1870

This writing box is veneered in a decorative walnut, the top and front have been embellished with a decorative inlaid banding.

The top opens to reveal a interior with a removable pen tray one inkwell partitions and a nib compartment, there is a writing surface, below these are voids for storing your paper work.

This box is in perfect condition with a lovely finish.

This box does come with a key.

Approx Dimensions: 24,5cm x 19cm x 11,5cm