A Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope Box with Brass Inlay sub-Antiques The central motif is made

The central motif is made up of five floral stars making an X shape

could not afford the extensive kitchen staff found in the great houses

and sits rather elegantly on bun feet

As to when it was converted

Width: 60 cms / 2 feet

A Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope Box with Brass Inlay sub-Antiques The central motif is madeOrigin: English Period: Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 Height: 5. 5 inches Depth: 8. 25 inches Width: 12 inches Well proportioned, having brass blank cartouche ready for personalisation if desired, and brass escutcheon, with original ink well and working lock with key. The box has recently been fitted with a new tooled leather writing surface. Both sides of the leather surface open to compartments for storing stationery and there is also