{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-tartanware-sliding-stamp-box-c-18601890","title":"Victorian Scottish Tartanware Sliding Stamp Box, c. 1860–1890","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVictorian Scottish tartanware sliding stamp box, late 19th century, made to hold loose postage stamps at the desk or in the pocket. Lightweight wood wrapped in tartan-printed paper under a clear varnish, in a green and red sett, with a pull-out drawer opened by a thumb notch. The blank cartouche on the front was intended for a monogram or retailer label and remains unmarked. Tartanware of this kind was produced in Scotland during the Victorian tartan revival and is collected today for desk and shelf styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Type | Sliding stamp box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Material | Wood with varnished tartan-printed paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Age | Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Victorian tartanware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Pattern | Green and red tartan, sett unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Size | 2.5 in H x 1.5 in W x 0.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Cartouche | Blank, unmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age and use. The exterior shows surface wear, small scratches, and light rubbing to the varnished tartan finish, with visible craquelure to the varnish typical of Victorian tartanware. The wooden drawer slides smoothly and shows expected wear to the interior. No chips or structural damage observed. The cartouche remains blank. Please review all photographs, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54512854204729,"sku":"fqx1789953004054","price":117.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7184\/2873\/files\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-sliding-stamp-box-c-18601890_1.jpg?v=1789953008","url":"https:\/\/petfirstaidkit.shop\/products\/victorian-scottish-tartanware-sliding-stamp-box-c-18601890","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}