A 19th. Century Top Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope.

19th century

Sold by John Hubbard Antiques

Description

A wonderful quality burr walnut and brass inlaid writing slope. Original brass vacant central plaque with double line brass inlay to the top and front and with flush brass handles to the sides. Beautiful gold and embossed leather in black, with three "secret drawers" and a side drawer locked by a brass concealed internal lock. Original working key for inner compartment. Alas, no key for the main Bramah lock. As an interesting aside, there's a set of printing plates included for presumably a previous owner. See images for details.

Stock no: 4679

Circa 1830

Size: 19.5/8" wide x 10.1/2" deep (21" open) x 9.1/4" high

Dealers note: This is an exceptional, very large, writing slope in wonderful condition. Almost certainly the best currently available and without doubt the best I've seen in over 50 years. Very rare and very original and with a host of features including a concealed side drawer and three secret drawers and original inkwells, all help to make this a superb gift for someone very special or even the most discerning collector.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

26.5cm (10.43")

Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA671608

Dealers Internal Reference

4675

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Description

A wonderful quality burr walnut and brass inlaid writing slope.

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Original brass vacant central plaque with double line brass inlay to the top and front and with flush brass handles to the sides.

John Hubbard Antiques

Beautiful gold and embossed leather in black, with three "secret drawers" and a side drawer locked by a brass concealed internal lock. Original working key for inner compartment. Alas, no key for the main Bramah lock. As an interesting aside, there's a set of printing plates included for presumably a previous owner. See images for details.

fig 1. A 19th. century top quality burr walnut and brass inlaid writing slope. — fig 1. A 19th. Century Top Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope.

Stock no: 4679

Circa 1830

Size: 19.5/8" wide x 10.1/2" deep (21" open) x 9.1/4" high

Dealers note: This is an exceptional, very large, writing slope in wonderful condition. Almost certainly the best currently available and without doubt the best I've seen in over 50 years. Very rare and very original and with a host of features including a concealed side drawer and three secret drawers and original inkwells, all help to make this a superb gift for someone very special or even the most discerning collector.