Heading : Tunbridge ware writing slope
Date : c1875
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge
Wells, kent
Decoration : Central mosaic of a child with
small dog and bird. Above is a foliate mosaic. Bordered by a distinctive piee
of banding with interlocking foliage. Four corners with geometric designs.
Interior with velvet lined writing slop, pen tray (three pens included) and two
iinkwells. Foliate tesslated banding to interior.
Size : 25.5cm depth, 30.6cm width, 7.8cm
height
Condition : Mosaics to cover are rubbed in places .
Interior excellent other than wear and split to velvet lining and chipping to
the inkwells. The split is in line with the hinge of the slope. Working lock
and key.
Restoration : The covers to the inkwells are
replacements.
Weight : 1730 grams
The banding to the borders of the cover are reminiscent of Talbot designs, however, we have not been able to find an exact match.
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