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Temple Mount Carved Olive Wood Writing Slope
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
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Temple Mount Carved Olive Wood Writing Slope

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1920's superior item of the finest quality, overall conditions superb, brought home by a British sailor between the wars, length of 37 cm width closed 31 cm height 12 cm, offering free worldwide delivery reference DBSS. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Carved Olivewood Writing Slope to the 1920s.

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SA1163563
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DBSS
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Circa 1920's superior item of the finest quality, overall conditions superb, brought home by a British sailor between the wars, length of 37 cm width closed 31 cm height 12 cm, offering free worldwide delivery reference DBSS. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Carved Olivewood Writing Slope to the 1920s.

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SA1163563
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DBSS
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A carved olive wood writing slope decorated with relief carvings of the Temple Mount, floral borders, and the word Jerusalem inscribed near the base.
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Archive I A carved olive wood writing slope decorated with relief carvings of the Temple Mount, floral borders, and the word Jerusalem inscribed near the base.

TEMPLE MOUNT CARVED OLIVE WOOD WRITING SLOPE

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Telephone 07505 165 843
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Warwickshire
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A carved olive wood writing slope decorated with relief carvings of the Temple Mount, floral borders, and the word Jerusalem inscribed near the base.
TEMPLE MOUNT CARVED OLIVE WOOD WRITING SLOPE
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A carved olive wood writing slope decorated with relief carvings of the Temple Mount, floral borders, and the word Jerusalem inscribed near the base.
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A Jerusalem olive wood writing slope is a portable desktop box produced predominantly in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, featuring a slanted top for writing and storage compartments inside. These pieces were crafted by workshops in the region as commemorative souvenirs for travellers, often decorated with local architectural landmarks.

These writing slopes were constructed from native Levant olive wood, known for its contrasting grain and dense structure. Relief carvings were executed by hand into the wood panels, often accompanied by black ink inscriptions and traditional brass hardware.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved relief depictions of historical sites alongside carved or stamped city names. The olive wood displays natural oil-rich grain patterns, subtle age-related patination, and period-appropriate joinery techniques.

A carved writing slope functions as a tabletop focal point when placed on an executive office desk, side table, or open bookshelf. It complements contemporary interiors by introducing historic wood texture and detailed hand-carved craft.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from drying or cracking.
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