A Victorian rosewood writing slope dating from around 1860–1880, retaining its original working key, brass campaign-style bindings and three concealed drawers.The richly figured rosewood exterior is enhanced by brass straps, corner mounts, cartouche and matching escutcheon. Inside is the original burgundy writing surface, fitted stationery compartments and hidden drawers beneath the writing surface.Although showing signs of long use, this remains an attractive decorative example with excellent colour and pleasing proportions.MeasurementsWeight: 4.4 kgClosed: 50 × 25.5 × 17 cmOpen: 51 × 50 cmHeight when open: 4–12 cmConditionGood antique condition overall with age-related wear throughout. The original working key is present. Approximately half of the leather writing surface is missing and the remaining section shows wear and staining. Several stationery compartment covers are absent together with the panel covering the secret drawer compartment. Ink s...