Antique 1880s Walnut Wood Tunbridge Bands Wooden Writing Slope Box Inkwell & key

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Seller: billtrev147 ✉️ (11,698) 100%, Location: Dartford, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 296193713165 Antique 1880s Walnut Wood Tunbridge Bands Wooden Writing Slope Box Inkwell & key. Included is a glass inkwell with a brass screw top. Included is a square glass inkwell with brass screw top lid. A Highly Attractive Solid Wood Writing Slope box. Inlaid Brass key escutcheon. Brass double-catch lock with working key (see above). ½ Antique  c.1880's A Highly Attractive Solid Wood Writing Slope box Walnut Exterior with Inlaid Marquetry 'Tunbridge Ware' Bands to the lid and the front Unengraved brass centre cartouche and matching key escutcheon Included is a glass inkwell with a brass screw top  Working lock & Key Also included is a shiny Queen Victoria half penny coin dated 1888 Box measures approx: 30cm (11¾")  long x 21.5cm (8 ½ ")  wide x 14.5cm  (5 ¾") tall Very presentable and useable In Good antique condition  Has the usual knocks and light scratches etc. commensurate with age along with some minor skilled and aged repairs,  but these only serve to add character to a fine piece of craftmanship from around 140 years ago Polished Lid Finished in lovely Walnut Veneer and decorated with inlaid marquetry 'Tunbridge Ware' Bands ​Central inlaid Brass cartouche (Unengraved) Inlaid Brass   key escutcheon The lid closes square on original brass hinges Brass double-catch lock with working key (see above) Inside the box there is a black soft felt material writing surface (skiver) The two halves of the skiver both lift to reveal storage space under The 'Office' section of the box has a sloped stamp compartment and a dished pen tray - again with storage space under Included is a square glass inkwell with brass screw top lid Also included is a Half Penny coin dated 1888 with Queen Victoria on the front The underside of the box is covered in a soft green baize felt material to prevent it from scratching surfaces *This is a nice piece of  useable Victorian Furniture in Very Nice Condition* **As with any item that is approx. 140yrs old, there are bound to be minor anomalies (shrinkage cracks, minor dinks etc.), but these would be mainly superficial and commensurate with the age of the item The writing surface (Skiver) is a replacement, as are the two ribbons to lift the skiver boards **PLEASE STUDY THE PHOTOS AS THESE FORM A LARGE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION** Note8 This is a large and heavy item when packed and shipping overseas (and to Highlands and Islands within U.K.) will require a more accurate quote - Please contact me for exact costs before purchasing/placing any bids ref4.3/403020 Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter
  • Condition: Antique 1880's Walnut finish Wooden Writing Slope / Box with inlaid Tunbridge Ware Bands - Has an unengraved Brass centre cartouche and matching key escutcheon- A glass inkwell with a brass screw top -Working lock & Key - Also included is a shiny one penny coin dated 1888 - Approx: 30cm long x 21.5cm wide x 14.5cm tall - Very presentable and useable In Good antique condition - has the usual knocks and light scratches etc. commensurate with age, but these only serve to add character to a fine piece of craftmanship from around 140 years ago
  • Sub-Type: Walnut
  • Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
  • Antique: Yes
  • Style/ Period: Victorian
  • Original/Repro: Original
  • Product: Boxes
  • Product Sub-Type: Writing Boxes/ Slopes
  • Material: Walnut
  • Age: 1850-1899

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