{"product_id":"antique-victorian-rosewood-and-mother-of-pearl-inlaid-writing-cabinet-rising-caddy-top-with-fitted-interior-c-1870","title":"Antique Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Writing Cabinet – Rising Caddy Top with Fitted Interior (c.1870)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eA Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid writing cabinet of architectural form, dating to circa 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eThe rising caddy top opens to reveal a fitted stationery wallet and integrated photograph frame within the lid. The exterior is veneered in richly figured rosewood with fine stringing and circular inlaid roundels to the doors and drawer fronts. Each door features a stylised foliate mother of pearl panel, framed within delicate line inlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eBelow the caddy top, twin doors open to enclose three fitted drawers with turned wooden knobs and matching inlay. The lower drawer is fitted as a leather-lined writing slope with gilt tooling to the border. Beneath the slope is a compartmented interior for writing implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe cabinet retains various period writing accessories, including:\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e🌿 Assorted vintage dip pen nibs\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e🌿 Pencil leads\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e🌿 Writing implements\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e🌿 Glass inkwell (worn)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eThese items appear later additions but complement the cabinet’s intended use and will be included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eThe form is typical of quality mid-Victorian domestic writing cabinets — substantial enough for desk display yet compact enough for portability. Rosewood and mother of pearl inlay were favoured materials for higher-grade examples of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e🌿 Width: 33 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e🌿 Height: 33 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e🌿 Depth: 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eAn honest, unrestored example with age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e🌿 Loss to the right-hand door lock plate and escutcheon area\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e🌿 Timber loss and wear to the lock recess\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e🌿 No key present\u003cbr data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e🌿 Interior leather worn and partially torn\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e🌿 Interior paper lining worn\u003cbr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e🌿 Surface marks and polish wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e🌿 Inlay largely intact\u003cbr data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e🌿 Structurally sound overall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eDisplays well and remains functional, though sympathetic restoration would enhance value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eOur Antique Forager Ethos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eWe source antique and vintage pieces for their craftsmanship, character and individuality, selecting only those that stand out and carry a story worthy of passing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eExplore curated inspiration, reference boards and new finds on Pinterest:\u003cbr data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2580\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/antiqueforager\/\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-mxwopdm6.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eFree UK postage. 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