Large Military Campaign Bi-fold Slope with Secret Drawers

Name: Large Military Campaign Bi-fold Slope with Secret Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1008426
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by John Hubbard Antiques

Description

A rather wonderful military bi-fold writing slope from the early 19th century. Rosewood, with brass decorative and line inlay. The lid opens to reveal a centre pull out tooled leather stationary compartment flanked by seven individual pockets for each day of the week. The slope opens further to reveal a beautifully tooled slope, the bottom half lifting to a ribbon lattice compartment for letters and visiting cards, the top board opening to a second compartment from which the three secret drawers may be accessed. There is a full length drawer that is secured (locked) by a pin that pulls out from the side using the recessed military style handle.

Size closed: 18" wide (46cm) x 11" deep (28cm) x 8.1/8" high (21.8cm)

Stock no: 4749

Circa 1830

Physical Dimensions

Height

21.8cm (8.58")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1008426

Dealers Internal Reference

4749

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Description

A rather wonderful military bi-fold writing slope from the early 19th century. Rosewood, with brass decorative and line inlay.

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The lid opens to reveal a centre pull out tooled leather stationary compartment flanked by seven individual pockets for each day of the week.

John Hubbard Antiques

The slope opens further to reveal a beautifully tooled slope, the bottom half lifting to a ribbon lattice compartment for letters and visiting cards, the top board opening to a second compartment from which the three secret drawers may be accessed. There is a full length drawer that is secured (locked) by a pin that pulls out from the side using the recessed military style handle.

Size closed: 18" wide (46cm) x 11" deep (28cm) x 8.1/8" high (21.8cm)

Stock no: 4749

Circa 1830