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Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
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From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew. The Writing Box of slim rectangular form with slightly sloped lid features a stunning exotic coromandel veneer to the exterior with an extensive mother of pearl abalone shell inlaid top featuring butterflies, peacocks, deer, foliage and blooming flowers. The top of the box finished with a hidden escutcheon within a mother of pearl border. When opened the interior of the box reveals a Satinwood lining with a racing green leather writing slope with gold tooling framed by an embossed greek key border. The Box also contains storage beneath the slope and space for two inkwells and various writing tools including a pen tray and lidded store which has the makers label beneath the lid reading Richard Wathew Maker 78 Buchanan St Glasgow. The Writing Slope dates to 19th century during the early Victorian era circa 1850.
The Writing Slope comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.
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- Creator:Richard Wathew (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 501313TCXE1stDibs: LU8027241258292
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