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ANTIQUE #SA1076601

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

£895    $1,208    €1,045
 
This is an antique gentleman''s writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
 
Delightful craftsmanship with a striking appearance
 
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
 
Select burr walnut show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
 
Gold tooled and embossed leather skiver in a charming deep blue
 
Unmarked brass name plaque to lid, ideal for personalisation
 
Case fascia dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
 
Pleasingly accentuated to the corners with ebonised borders
 
Opens out to a gentle slope, with a two piece skiver
 
Pen tray with removable cover, and ink well compartments at the upper edge
 
Each half of the skiver lifts to gain access to a documents compartment
 
Leading edge skiver held in place with sliding brass clasp
 
Replete with a screw-top glass ink well in good original order
 
This is an attractive antique gentleman'...
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Antique SA1076601 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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