Early Victorian Rosewood & Birds Eye Maple Marquetry Writing Slope, c.1840. The Library A delicate and beautiful example

A delicate and beautiful example of art deco sterling silver tableware in the form of a scarcely found set which has remained as its pair for over 90 years

otherwise the bowl remains in a very good condition

The box remains in a very good condition throughout

Rowland Ward developed a treatment for rhino skins which turned them into semi-opaque material that could be polished

Width (arm rest to arm rest): 76cm

Early Victorian Rosewood & Birds Eye Maple Marquetry Writing Slope, c.1840. The Library A delicate and beautiful exampleA stunning early Victorian rosewood, bird eye maple and mother of pearl writing slope lap desk. The writing slope boasts exceptional marquetry depicting stylised themes from nature. The box opens to reveal a writing surface covered with later purple baize, and compartments for pens, inkwells and paper. All hinges open and close with ease. A lock mechanism is in place internally, however the key hole has been covered with mother of pearl externally.