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Tunbridge Ware - A Very Fine Large Robert Vorley Stationery Document Box, 1978

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Tunbridge Ware - A Very Fine Large Robert Vorley Stationery Document Box, 1978 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A very Large Robert Vorley Stationery/Document Box Date : 1978 Period : late 20th century Origin : Essex; England. Description : Rectangular box with curved, square-ended lid; opens to reveal four stepped document trays, a curved pen tray and three compartments for business cards or similar. Decoration : To the lid, a central butterfly mosaic set in to rosewood veneers; bounded with banded and continuous key-line stringing and a broad, floral/foliate frieze in the manner of Berlin wool-work; to the four edges of lid the box body, a seven-square geometric pattern band, and another broad frieze of alternating leaves, all with the obligatory continuous and banded stringing; no internal decoration; working lock and key. Size : 40.9 W x 25.3 D x 10.9 H cm Condition : Almost flawless; some very fine separation gaps between the panels on the friezes, and stress ridges (not separated) along the grain of the curved lid reserve Note : This was an specially-commissioned presentation piece, and there is an engraved brass plaque set in to the underside of the base, along with a smaller named and dated 'maker's plate'. This is perfect for the home office!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.3 in (10.9 cm)Width: 16.11 in (40.9 cm)Depth: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1978
  • Condition:
    Almost flawless; some very fine separation gaps between the panels on the friezes, and stress ridges (not separated) along the grain of the curved lid reserve.
  • Seller Location:
    Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 230202051stDibs: LU8525234870202
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