Betjemann & Son Walnut and Coromandel Writing Slope Curios Mary studied at Birmingham College

Mary studied at Birmingham College of Art 1939-1944 under Bernard Fleetwood-Walker (1893-1965) and then taught at Mansfield School of Art for seven years after which spent two years at Wolverhampton College of Art

these are surface cracks and the frame itself remains extremely strong

The back of the bust bears all necessary marks namely Auguste Henri Carli's signature

box bound in elephant or rhino skin

Betjemann & Son Walnut and Coromandel Writing Slope Curios Mary studied at Birmingham CollegeA stunning walnut and coromandel writing slope by Betjemann & Sons, retailed by F. Pritty, Argyle Street, Glasgow. F. Pritty are documented to have had a premises on Argyle Street, Glasgow between 1875 1876 which accurately dates this slope to within that period. The box boasts engraved gilt brass decoration and working lock and key to the lid. The lid opens to reveal a Coromandel veneered interior with further gilt brass detailing, compartments,