Lovely Victorian walnut and marquetry inlaid box with an ornate marquetry border. Originally this used to be a writing slope and the box still retains an inkwell slot and a pen section with the original walnut lid and two cut-glass inkwells. Walnut is a beautiful type of wood and this box has warm patina and attractive scrolling grain. As this was a small writing slope, it can easily be converted into an impressive jewellery box. It would be beautiful for display or added to a collection and would also make a wonderful gift Origin: England Date: 1870's. 2165 g 15.5 cm tall 35 x 23 cm closed Very good antique condition. Losses to external corners; minor chipping and scratches to marquetry; slope missing; chips and cracks to internal edge; internal scratches commensurate with age and use.