Decorative ornament - Germany - Antique writing box

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Antique portable wooden writing slope dating to ca. 1850–1900, in refined Victorian style with mother-of-pearl inlays, measuring about 40 × 27 × 15 cm, produced in Germany and in good used condition with small signs of aging and stains.

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portable writing box (writing slope) fits within the refined British craftsmanship of the Victorian Era.

Victorian Refinement: The application of mother-of-pearl (especially in astronomical motifs such as the crescent or stars) was a meticulous and highly valued craft in the nineteenth century. It demonstrates that this writing box was a piece of prestige, commissioned by or for someone with means

Approximate average dimensions - 40*15*27 cm

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portable writing box (writing slope) fits within the refined British craftsmanship of the Victorian Era.

Victorian Refinement: The application of mother-of-pearl (especially in astronomical motifs such as the crescent or stars) was a meticulous and highly valued craft in the nineteenth century. It demonstrates that this writing box was a piece of prestige, commissioned by or for someone with means

Approximate average dimensions - 40*15*27 cm

Trace and track shipping DELNEXT,

Not shipped to Islands!

Signs of use.
Note : insured and packaging

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Antique writing box
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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