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Antique Anglo-Indian carved hardwood writing slope
Anglo-Indian hardwood writing slope / lap desk with finely carved and inlaid top and sides, possessing a desirable colour and patina and in good overall condition. It dates from the 19th Century.
The corners of the box are inlaid with bone and each of the carved panels to the front and sides is framed with sadeli inlay work. The finely carved top on the wider lower section contains a central, eye-shaped vignette of a tiger attacking an elephant, and this is flanked by temples standing on rocks with the areas in between carved with exotic birds among foliage. A charming dog below the central vignette completes the composition. The narrower upper section depicts a temple flanked by two trees with exotic birds and animals frolicking among foliage.
The top opens to reveal a blue fabric covered writing slope and a number of compartments, some of which have carved lids in natural coloured wood. The glass inkwells that would have originally fitted in the two open corner compartments are absent.
I originally thought that the carved, stained external panels and the unstained internal compartments were made of sandalwood. However, I am unable to detect a typical sandalwood smell and have thus described it simply as hardwood
Size: 35 cm wide x 24.5 cm deep x 9 cm high. (18" x 10 1/2" x 6 1/4")
Condition: The box is generally in good condition. Some of the sadeli inlay is missing on the sides but as this is dark against dark coloured wood it is not obvious as you can see from the close-up pictures. This box is really all about the fine carving on top and so displays extremely well.
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Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
The corners of the box are inlaid with bone and each of the carved panels to the front and sides is framed with sadeli inlay work. The finely carved top on the wider lower section contains a central, eye-shaped vignette of a tiger attacking an elephant, and this is flanked by temples standing on rocks with the areas in between carved with exotic birds among foliage. A charming dog below the central vignette completes the composition. The narrower upper section depicts a temple flanked by two trees with exotic birds and animals frolicking among foliage.
The top opens to reveal a blue fabric covered writing slope and a number of compartments, some of which have carved lids in natural coloured wood. The glass inkwells that would have originally fitted in the two open corner compartments are absent.
I originally thought that the carved, stained external panels and the unstained internal compartments were made of sandalwood. However, I am unable to detect a typical sandalwood smell and have thus described it simply as hardwood
Size: 35 cm wide x 24.5 cm deep x 9 cm high. (18" x 10 1/2" x 6 1/4")
Condition: The box is generally in good condition. Some of the sadeli inlay is missing on the sides but as this is dark against dark coloured wood it is not obvious as you can see from the close-up pictures. This box is really all about the fine carving on top and so displays extremely well.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. P&P is £7.50 within the UK
Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Material Hardwood
Origin Indian
Item code as1016a108
Status Sold
£185.00 
$234.01 
€215.51 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. P&P is £7.50 within the UK
Shipping information
We have a trusted delivery man who is a experienced in transporting antiques, pictures and fragile items. He can deliver to most places on mainland England and Wales and, depending on where he is on his schedule, it may take a few days or up to 4 weeks. Other couriers are available for Scotland and North Wales or where a shorter time frame is required. Purchases can also be collected in person from the Tunbridge Wells area in SE England.
View all stock from
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Private dealerBy appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
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