Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Name: Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1038192
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1899.

Fascinating personalised example with fine presentation

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Finished with quality, clean leather in a rich burgundy red

Narrow profile to the body, opening out to a generous writing position

Opening the lid reveals the cushioned pen slide to the reverse

Two-section fall front skiver with a gold tooled and embossed surface

Personal inscription dated to February 1899 a wonderful highlight

Five document slides set within the frame above a pull out drawer

Set within a pair of square recesses, a charming glass and brass ink well

Quartet of period calendar cards and a celluloid stamp tray sit neatly within brass rails

Dressed with a pair of distinctive brass drop handles over shaped backplates

This is a delightful antique travelling writing slope, with a striking appearance and a wonderful personalised message from a Victorian friendly society - a democratic, community based personal insurance and funereal fund that would meet in respectable public houses of the time. In an appealing, lightly used order and a treat for a modern desk or writing table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Extended Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Extended Depth: 61.5cm (24.25'')

Extended Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.9763

Physical Dimensions

Height

25.5cm (10.04")

Width

34.5cm (13.58")

Depth

16.5cm (6.50")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1038192

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9763

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1899.

Fascinating personalised example with fine presentation

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Finished with quality, clean leather in a rich burgundy red

Narrow profile to the body, opening out to a generous writing position

Opening the lid reveals the cushioned pen slide to the reverse

fig 2. Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Two-section fall front skiver with a gold tooled and embossed surface

Personal inscription dated to February 1899 a wonderful highlight

Five document slides set within the frame above a pull out drawer

Set within a pair of square recesses, a charming glass and brass ink well

fig 3. Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Quartet of period calendar cards and a celluloid stamp tray sit neatly within brass rails

Dressed with a pair of distinctive brass drop handles over shaped backplates

This is a delightful antique travelling writing slope, with a striking appearance and a wonderful personalised message from a Victorian friendly society - a democratic, community based personal insurance and funereal fund that would meet in respectable public houses of the time. In an appealing, lightly used order and a treat for a modern desk or writing table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.