English Boulle Notebook

Description

Leather Lined 

From our Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Boulle Notebook. The Notebook of rectangular form extensively decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with a brass plinth base and an initial plaque to the top. The Notebook is lined in leather and contains the original paper notepad inside. The English Boulle Notebook dates to the late 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1890 and is attributed to J.C. Vickery for John Collard Vickery who supplied Asprey of London.

Boulle work is a type of rich marquetry or inlay originally perfected by renowned French cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle. It involves veneering objects or furniture with tortoiseshell and brass in elaborate designs often incorporating arabesques. It gives the objects an extremely attractive and unique appearance with the red tortoiseshell elegantly complimenting the gold-coloured brass inlay.

Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material.

Birch grows in parts of Northern Europe, Asia and North America. It is an almost white wood that with age will appear more yellow, with a very subtle grain giving a clean look to the wood.

J.C. Vickery (John Collard Vickery) initially bought the long establish business of William Griggs with his business partner at the time Arthur Thomas Hobbs circa 1890. Griggs was an established stationer and bookseller located at 183, Regent St. London where he had resided for approximately 50 years. When Vickery and Hobbs took over they expanded the stock to include jewellery, dressing cases, gold and silver lines. After 1891 Vickery continued the business alone extending his premises in 1900 to 179, 181 and 183 Regent Street, with showrooms to the rear at 1 New Burlington Place. Over his career Vickery obtained royal warrants for a range of Royals including His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, HM Queen Alexandra, TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales and provided serviced to the Royal families in Portugal, Spain, Denmark and many more. The business was acquired by James Walker Ltd in the 1930s and the J.C. Vickery brand was removed.

Every purchase made from Mark Goodger Antiques is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of documents to ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind. This includes our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen item, and an independent invoice for insurance purposes. Additionally, your purchase is protected by our no-hassle, money-back policy, and your item will be fully insured during the shipping process to safeguard against damage or loss.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the UK you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 30 working days to arrive at our office. Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

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