A Victorian burr walnut Tumbridge ware inlaid jewellery box with internal writing slope, c.1880. The oblong box with rounded corners to the lid, is veneered in burr walnut and decorated with bands of Tumbridge ware inlay to the front and sides and has complimenting inlays to the centre of the lid and around the mother of pearl lock escutcheon. The hinged lid opening to reveal an original fitted interior with silk panel to the lid that conceals a letter compartment. Removable jewellery tray to the surface with original silk covered lids, the tray lifting out to access the writing slope. The ...front of the box folds over to reveal a writing surface with original pink velvet surface which has a gilded tooled edge. Pen and i k section to the rear of the surface with pen tray and spaces for two ink wells. Presented in excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina.