Walnut and Tumbridge Inlaid Jewellery and Writing Box

A Victorian burr walnut Tumbridge ware inlaid jewellery box with internal writing slope, c.1880. The oblong box has rounded corners to the lid and is veneered in burr walnut with decorative bands of Tumbridge ware inlay to the front and sides, plus complementing inlays to the centre of the lid and around the mother of pearl lock escutcheon. The hinged lid opening to reveal an original fitted interior with silk panel to the lid, which falls forward at the top to access the concealed letter compartment. Removable jewellery tray to the surface with original silk covered lids; the tray lifting out to access the writing slope. The front of the box folds over to reveal a writing surface with original pink velvet covering, which has a gilded tooled edge. Pen and ink section to the rear of the writing surface with pen tray and spaces for two ink wells. Presented in excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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