19th Century Amboyna Writing Slopes

Writing Boxes: Two 19th century amboyna writing slopes. Height…
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Writing Boxes: Two 19th century amboyna writing slopes. Height 16 cm, width 35 cm, depth 25 cm approx.

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  • Amboyna - Amboyna is a tree native to Indonesia (named after the Indonesian island of Ambon) and South East Asia, and when harvested the timber has a fragrant rose-like scent, and is of a rich brown colour, usually harvested from the burl of the tree with "birds-eye" markings . In furniture is is usually veneered and used for decorative effects on top quality pieces.

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