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Lovely Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Writing Box
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
for sale €497     $540
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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Lovely Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Writing Box

19th century
Description

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pullout writing slope.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Writing Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA966773
Dealers Internal Reference
396
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pullout writing slope.
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Tunbridge Ware Writing Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966773
Dealers Internal Ref
396
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon. View V
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Telephone 07789 374912
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Suffolk
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A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
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A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
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FAQs

Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically characteristic of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, featuring detailed mosaic geometric patterns crafted from various natural wood species.

Victorian writing boxes commonly incorporated fine timber veneers such as burr walnut or mahogany, detailed marquetry, mother-of-pearl escutcheons, brass hinges, and baize-lined writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature original brass fittings, period-appropriate interior compartments, hand-cut dovetail joints, and characteristic age-related patination across the timber and inlay.

Displaying a writing slope on a contemporary office desk, sideboard top, or bookshelf creates a refined focal point that combines historical character with functional desk storage.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or warping, and preserve the finish with gentle application of natural beeswax.
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