{"product_id":"georgian-walnut-tunbridge-ware-domed-writing-slope-with-mother-of-pearl-cartouche-and-geometric-marquetry","title":"Georgian walnut Tunbridge Ware domed writing slope with mother-of-pearl cartouche and geometric marquetry","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eWonderful Georgian Tunbridge Ware writing slope inlaid with intricate geometric bands. The hinged domed lid opens to reveal a fitted writing surface, original pen rest and two inkwell compartments. The slope is lined with purple velvet that is embossed with a scrolling design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body of the box is veneered with walnut and the marquetry is done with cross banded boxwood, kingwood and tulipwood among others. The lid has a vacant mother-of-pearl rhombus cartouche that is edged with fruitwood and ebony; the same design is repeated around the key escutcheon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery ornate and eye-catching box!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in England, c. 1830’s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1628 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.5 x 30 x 22.5 cm - closed\u003cbr\u003e4 - 9.5 cm tall, 30 x 45.5 cm - opened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery good antique condition. Some crazing and surface cracks to veneer; small loss to nacre at the keyhole; crack to the front right corner of the lid extending to the side; the latch on the inside of the lid that secures the slope is loose and doesn't hold the slope in place; tear to the fold of the writing surface; small chips to the corners of the pen rest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035579044173,"sku":"2415","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/https_3A_2F_2Fi.etsystatic.com_2F29579960_2Fr_2Fil_2F3a66f3_2F5412604594_2Fil_fullxfull.5412604594_pss4.webp?v=1780945732","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/georgian-walnut-tunbridge-ware-domed-writing-slope-with-mother-of-pearl-cartouche-and-geometric-marquetry","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}