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Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
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View of Bayham Abbey with Writing Implements
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this unusual and large-sized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope, in the manner of Henry Hollamby. The Writing Slope crafted from Rosewood is extensively decorated to the exterior with the renowned Tunbridge Ware inlaid woods with a band of oak leaves around the proximity of the body. The top features a view of Bayham Abbey, Kent, England with the central scene outlined by a flurry of roses within a squared border. To the right-hand side of the box when looking from a small escutcheon hidden in plain sight allows the user to lock the Writing Slope. When opened the box reveals the original purple Velvet Writing Slope, above the Slope are various compartments for storing writing implements and two ink wells. The box contains some further Tunbridge Ware writing tools which are featured in the photographs. The Slope pulls up via a tab located at the 12 o’clock position to allow access to the storage compartment below for documents or letters. The Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope dates to the second half of the 19th century Circa 1875.
Tunbridge Ware is a form of inlaid woodwork which is typically in the form of boxes, smaller objects and/or accessories that are characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods combined to make a decorative scene.
Rosewood has many variations. Indian Rosewood, Madagascan Rosewood, Mexican Rosewood, Rio Rosewood, Brazilian Rosewood, San Dominican and Santos Rosewood. All types are prized for their grain and colour. Generally, the colours range from a medium-dark red-reddish brown.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1875
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 501209-ZICE1stDibs: LU8027239515032
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