Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Just like the full-sized examples, it is made from exotic Rosewood with the top decorated with the highly collectible Tumbling Block parquetry design and surrounded by a geometric border. The escutcheon is at the side with a Tunbridge inlaid surround, the box comes complete with a working taselled key.
Once opened, the interior reveals the original Amethyst coloured velvet writing slope surrounded by gold embossed leather border. The top section lifts to reveal a storage area below, again just like the full sized example.
Below the top lid, there are various compartments included a Tunbridge Ware lidded compartment, a tilting removable pen tray and two compartments for the tiniest inkwells.
A rare find, in excellent condition, measuring just 6" wide x 5" x 2" deep at rear.
Item ID: 33559
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Rare Miniature Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk - Apprentice Piece .C1860
