An  Exceptionally Fine Quality Irish Killarney Ware Arbutus Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of impressive proportions, last half of Nineteenth Century. The twin opening flaps with lavish inlaid decoration depicting two old castle ruins surrounded by a frame of trailing branches.

Condition: Good condition with no losses or repairs, the gold leaf tooled leather is a later replacement, very nicely done, some evidence of ink stains around ink bottle areas. 

 Width: 13" (33cm). Height: 3.75" (9cm). Depth: 10" (25.5cm).

Eur.1450.00  Sold

Shipped to Greeley Colorado, USA.   

Killarney Ware: Small items of Furniture & Writing Slopes were made in Killarney Ireland using this local wood known as Arbutus (from the Strawberry Tree) peculiar to this part of Kerry during the 19th Century and later.

This is a stunning example of a Collectors piece in superb condition.