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19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

Offered by: Rockwell Antiques Dallas

Description
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and extremely unique and rare 19th Century British Tunbridge ware lap desk.

This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before.

From circa 1840-1860.

Made of ebony with gorgeous marquetry inlay on all sides and classic Tunbridge ware micro-mosaic all around the border.

The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood.

What makes this box even more intriguing and of extreme desirability is the subject matter of the inlay and mosaic.

Whist, Tunbridge Wells is located in England, this box has a very definite ‘Celtic’ feel to it ! The central marquetry has lizards and birds but the main character is a ‘fairy’.

The mosaic border gives us an even greater hint as to the market this was made for , probably ‘Wales’, due to the mosaic dragons all along the border.

The central marquetry is not mosaic inlay but solid marquetry veneers, which is quite unusual.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mosaic, Ebony, Maple, Marquetry, Satinwood, Walnut
Condition:	Fair. Good condition for it’s age and use. Some minor losses and repairs. A visible crack on the front panel. Lid does not close properly. Still very good due to it’s rarity.
Creation Date:	1840-60
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	418502

Dimensions

W.	13.3 in;	H.	3.5 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	33.78 cm;	H.	8.89 cm;	D.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Rockwell Antiques, located at 1500 Market Center Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207, specializes in high-end antiques, fine art, and collectibles from around the world. Contact us at 972.685.0808 or rockwellantiquesdallas@gmail.com to explore our personally curated treasures with rich provenance and history.

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