Victorian Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Full Catalogue

Victorian Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Full CatalogueA late Victorian walnut tunbridge ware writing slope of fine quality with working lock and key. The box is crossbanded with tulipwood with geometric borders to the front and top. Both the top and escutcheon are inset with mother of pearl surrounded by further geometric inlay in diamond form. The box opens to reveal a mustard leather writing surface with gilt stamped foliate decoration and a greek key border. The surface lifts at each end revealing

A French bronze of good proportions depicting 'Ajax'

Height: 74cm

He also seems to have been a bit of an inventor as in January 1885 he applied for patent 13245 'for improvements in lids for boxes

A rare 18th century stable or 'birdcage' adjustable candle holder of large proportions

big or small

Height: 77

16 Temple Parade

The box remains in a very good condition with only light scratches consistent with age

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The title and author are also stamped to the spine in gilt

'The Rise Of The Dutch Republic: A History'

Born in Colchester in 1948