Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts Circa 1820 19th C

A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and cartouche to the top, circa 1820 in date

The beautifully polished burr walnut case has a wonderful age-related patina and a key lockable top. Inside there is a lift-up gold tooled black leather writing surface. It features a secret compartment which opens by pulling up the side of one of the ink well side panels to allow access to secret drawers.

The side carrying handles fold flat within the sides of the box in true campaign style. It is complete with two glass ink wells with silver plated screw tops and pen tray.

Complete with original working lock and key.

There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 18.5 cm x Width 46 cm x Depth 25.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 7 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 10 inches

Walnut & Burr Walnut

Walnut is a hard, dense, tight- grained wood that polishes to a very smooth finish. It is a popular and attractive wood whose colour ranges from near white in the sapwood to a dark hew in the heartwood. When dried in a kiln, walnut wood tends to develop a dull brown colour, but when air-dried can become a rich purplish-brown. Because of its colour, hardness and grain, it is a prized furniture and carving wood. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.

Burr walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

Walnut "burrs" were often used to make fabulous furniture.  Veneer sliced from walnut burl is one of the most valuable and highly prized by cabinet makers and prestige car manufacturers and is also a favourite material for shotgun stocks.

Our reference: A4836