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Edwardian c.1905 Mosaic Inlaid Rosewood & Ebony Writing Slope Box with Key (1 of 20)
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2025Approved item111 sales by dealerFree Delivery

Edwardian c.1905 Mosaic Inlaid Rosewood & Ebony Writing Slope Box with Key

REF: 002988 / LA532858
£180
€206
$238
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2025Approved item111 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
Edward VII wooden writing slope box with rosewood veneer, and a mosaic marquetry band of various pieces framing the cartouche lid, as well as a mosaic lid edge. Inside is pine lined, with slotted compartments in the lid for paper and envelopes, a large compartment under the upper writing board, and sectioned compartments under the lower writing board for stationery. There are two glass inkwells with lids, although one has a dented lid, and both are well used with dried ink on the screw threads. The writing pad is fitted with a red leather skiver, but is possibly a replacement. Also fitted with a lock, keep, and functioning key.
measurements
It measures 12½" x 10¼" x 6¾" or 320mm wide by 260mm deep by 170mm high, and has a total item weight of 3180g.
declaration
Sterling Choice has clarified that the Edwardian c.1905 Mosaic Inlaid Rosewood & Ebony Writing Slope Box with Key (LA532858) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1905
condition
General wear from age and use. Some slight cracking and warping, and small areas of mosaic missing to the lid section. Writing skiver likely a replacement. Dent to one of the inkwells, possibly from dropping. Lock and key works, but somewhat notchy in its action.
location
This Edwardian c.1905 Mosaic Inlaid Rosewood & Ebony Writing Slope Box with Key is located in Somerset, United Kingdom
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