19thc Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope

Name: 19thc Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1178213
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Martlesham Antiques

Description

19th Century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary rack with various sized compartments, in the bottom central compartment there is the makers label “SUI KEE CHAN” There is a hinged lid which lifts up and over to reveal a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, also further compartments including a pen tray, a panel that pops out to reveal two secret drawers, brass recessed handles to the sides and a shaped bass plaque on the top with decorative ebony line inlay, the writing slope is in excellent condition and has lovely figured wood throughout. Circa 1840

20 3/4” x 16 1/2” x 10 1/2” high

53cms x 42cms x 27cms high

Physical Dimensions

Height

270cm (106.30")

Width

53cm (20.87")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1178213

Dealers Internal Reference

3388

Dealers Notes

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Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

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