Writing box
Category
Desktop & office
Date
1837 - 1901
Materials
Mahogany, brass, velvet and cotton
Measurements
150 x 355 x 237 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14226.1
Summary
A Victorian mahogany and brass band lap desk / writing slope with brass hinges and keyplate. In the centre of the lid is an inlaid brass plaque with the initials AG engraved on it. Inside the writing slope is covered with purple velvet and has two cotton pull tabs. There are two recesses for inkwells and a lidded pen tray. This contains 53 cards counters, various colours, and a bone spatula. A brass catch by the lock reveals a latticed arrangment on the back of the writing slope for the storage of letters and papers.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters