£ 1,800.00
Circa 1880
England
Height 12 inches Width 9 inches Depth 1 ½ inches
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A superb late Victorian tortoiseshell and silver piqué desk blotter, of shaped rectangular form with a central piqué design of a floral sunburst within an oval of pendant garlands with further scrolls, garlands above and below, flanked by two tied bows securing looped garlands supporting a musical instruments, applied with silver ribbon and rosette swags and bellflower borders. English, circa 1880.
Piqué work is identified by the presence of metals, usually gold and silver, set into materials such as tortoiseshell or ivory. A CITES licence will be supplied for any item being exported from the UK.
We have been working with the same trusted delivery team for over twenty five years. They are not only experienced specialists in packing and handling antiques and delicate items, but they are reliable, will liaise with you directly and will always go the extra mile to make sure that you have the best service.
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Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles has developed an extensive wealth of knowledge and is extremely passionate about the antique world so please feel free to contact us with any queries or questions.
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We accept Credit and Debit Cards and Bank Transfer. Call us on the numbers below or email charles@wickantiques.co.uk.
A superb late Victorian tortoiseshell and silver piqué desk blotter
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