An impressive late Georgian period campaign writing slope. Brass bound mahogany and of bi-fold design, with shaped engraving plate and matching escutcheon, with flush military style handles. It opens to reveal a central leather stationery envelope in tooled blue leather, flanked by eight individual pockets. The writing compartment still retains its original silver plated lockable, sealable inkwells, a pen tray, nib holder and another lidded compartment.
Beneath the top writing board the base is lined in blue leather matching the writing boards. There is a concealed panel behind which are two banks of double secret drawers.
Size: 19'' (48.3cm) wide x 12'' (30.5cm) deep x 7.1/4'' (18.4cm) high.
Circa: 1825
Stock no: 4862
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1079874
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 18.4cm (7.2inches)
Width is 48.3cm (19.0inches)
Depth is 30.5cm (12.0inches)
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