Henry VIII's writing desk, c.1525 V&A Museum
This exquisite writing box was made c. 1525 almost certainly in the court workshops of Henry VIII.
It is lined with leather and painted with the heraldic badges of Henry and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. It is also decorated with the royal coat of arms.
The box, or writing desk as it is sometimes referred to, is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Click here to read a detailed description of this Tudor treasure.
Although the history of the box is uncertain, it is thought that the box could have been a royal gift. It might even have been a gift for Henry VIII or Catherine of Aragon.
This box is a rare example of the luxurious furnishings of the Tudor royal palace. See the intricate design and details of the box in this fascinating video presented by the V & A Museum.
(Click here to view the video)
If only more of these treasures had survived.
Hello: This is super interesting….:)
Wow, what a wonderful piece of history. I’d never seen this before! I’d love to see it close-up…
It is beautiful! I can not imagine the amount of hours and hard work this took to make, the people that produced these artefacts will live for ever through them, it is a pity that we don’t always know their names.