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Lovely Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Writing Box
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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.
Date of Manufacture

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

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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
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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
Ref: SA966773
A Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring geometric Tunbridge ware inlay borders and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Tunbridge Ware, Mother-of-Pearl, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTunbridge ware inlay, Geometric marquetry borders, Mother-of-pearl escutcheon, Burr timber grain
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian writing box originates from 1860, rendered in burr walnut with a warm brown timber colour and polished finish. The rectangular desktop accessory incorporates geometric Tunbridge ware mosaic bands running vertically down the lid and front, alongside a central mother-of-pearl hexagonal inlay and a small brass escutcheon on the drawer section. The lid lifts and the body unfolds to expose an internal compartment and a pullout writing slope. Surface indicators of age include subtle grain variations and fine joinery lines across the polished surfaces. Practical dimensions measure 15 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a desk within a home study, library, or living room, the piece functions as a decorative container for correspondence and stationery items. The construction houses a drawer beneath the primary compartment, fitted with small brass hinges and flush fittings. The exterior displays the natural figuring of the burr walnut veneer, complemented by contrasting dark and light wood tesserae in the geometric banding. This traditional gentleman's library accessory provides organized storage for papers while serving as a decorative accent on a wooden writing table.

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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