Antique Hand Painted Writing Box 19th Century

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a delightful Victorian Papier Mache writing slope in nice original condition dating from the mid 19th century circa 1850. The piece has a wonderful shape and is superbly embellished with inlaid mother of pearl pieces and hand painted decoration.

This has its original lock and key and purple velvet lined interior in very good original condition.

A super example in lovely order.

The writing slope measures 13 cms high by 36 cms wide by 28 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA891249

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

Email:

We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.

Description

This is a delightful Victorian Papier Mache writing slope in nice original condition dating from the mid 19th century circa 1850.