A fine example of a beautiful Victorian jewellery or sewing box with an additional writing slope. The box itself is made from walnut with ornate mother of pearl inlaid decoration. The interior has its original silk buttoned lining in the top and bottom and a fitted lift-out tray with various compartments and sections. When this top tray is lifted out it reveals a pen tray and glass inkwell and the box opens out to provide a writing slope with a tooled velvet surface.
It is an unusual configuration and it is in good condition for its age. There are some signs of age and use, some light surface marks and knocks and an old shrinkage split in the lid but no major damages. The interior is generally clean and tidy with some signs of age and wear and a couple of chips on the glass inkwell but overall the piece displays beautifully. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.
