Here we have an impressive antique Regency (1811-1820) Mahogany & Rosewood Brass inlaid campaign writing slope box with a side drawer and multiple hidden internal compartments and drawers. The exterior of this box has brass bound edges and is brass inlaid with floral detailed symmetric patterns. Engraved into a brass plaque in the centre of the box is the name Edward Colston. To the side is a 3/4 length of the box drawer, with a brass campaign handle, which is unlocked only when the writing slope is opened.Once the box is opened, via a Chubbs patent brass lock, a beautiful red leather writing slope is revealed with a profuse golden symmetrical patterned tooled edging. To the top is two inkwells, both with brass tops and one inkwell is also stamped ‘Horsleys and coopers patent London’ with the royal crest stamp. As well as the inkwells to the top, there is 3 small lidded open compartments with ivory handles and brass inlaid borders. The leather writing slope opens at the bottom, aft...