Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

Name: Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1010695
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch screwed mounting.

The box comes complete with the original working Bramah key, always a sign of quality. The bottom section unfolds to reveal the leather covered writing surface with gold embossed tooling. The top opens to reveal a fitted interior with lidded compartments, a sloped compartment for pen nibs, an inkwell compartment complete with brass topped inkwell, a removable pen tray and a sloped stamp compartment.

Dating to the mid nineteenth century, around 1850, this gem is in superb condition (minor wear commensurate with age and use) and a rare find. While closed, the box measures 14" x 10" x 4 1/2" tall at rear.

Item: 49910

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Physical Dimensions

Height

11.4cm (4.49")

Width

35.6cm (14.02")

Depth

25.4cm (10.00")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1010695

Dealers Internal Reference

49910

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch screwed mounting.

The box comes complete with the original working Bramah key, always a sign of quality. The bottom section unfolds to reveal the leather covered writing surface with gold embossed tooling. The top opens to reveal a fitted interior with lidded compartments, a sloped compartment for pen nibs, an inkwell compartment complete with brass topped inkwell, a removable pen tray and a sloped stamp compartment.

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Dating to the mid nineteenth century, around 1850, this gem is in superb condition (minor wear commensurate with age and use) and a rare find.

Puckerings

While closed, the box measures 14" x 10" x 4 1/2" tall at rear.