19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa 1870. This handsome box opens to reveal a leather writing surface, pen tray compartment, and the original glass inkwells. The writing surface opens to reveal a secret storage compartment. It would be beautiful for display or added to a collection and would also make a wonderful gift.
DIMENSIONS
11.75ʺW × 8.75ʺD × 6.5ʺH
CONDITION NOTES
Very good antique condition with minor wear, scratches, chips consistent with age; no key. The writing surface and interior lid have been newly relined with leather.
ITEM ID
20200165
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa 1870. This handsome box opens to reveal a leather writing surface, pen tray compartment, and the original glass inkwells. The writing surface opens to reveal a secret storage compartment. It would be beautiful for display or added to a collection and would also make a wonderful gift.
DIMENSIONS
11.75ʺW × 8.75ʺD × 6.5ʺH
CONDITION NOTES
Very good antique condition with minor wear, scratches, chips consistent with age; no key. The writing surface and interior lid have been newly relined with leather.
ITEM ID
20200165
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa 1870. This handsome box opens to reveal a leather writing surface, pen tray compartment, and the original glass inkwells. The writing surface opens to reveal a secret storage compartment. It would be beautiful for display or added to a collection and would also make a wonderful gift.
DIMENSIONS
11.75ʺW × 8.75ʺD × 6.5ʺH
CONDITION NOTES
Very good antique condition with minor wear, scratches, chips consistent with age; no key. The writing surface and interior lid have been newly relined with leather.
ITEM ID
20200165
