William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

19th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

A great examples of a writing slope dating to William IV. It’s primarily made from rosewood with military brass bounding all around the box for extra strength and durability. It also has two inlaid brass carrying handles on the sides. It has a decorative brass inlay in the centre lid and also for the escutcheon. The interior comprises of a stationery rack to the top lid. It has a drop front to reveal the leather writing sloped section. It has 2 “very” secret drawers which are activated via a push button. Dates to around 1830 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials;

Rosewood and brass

Age;

c.1830

Size;

Length; 40.5cm

Width; 25.5cm

Height; 16cm

Reference Number; 6287

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

25.5cm (10.04")

Depth

40.5cm (15.94")

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA718252

Dealers Internal Reference

6287

Dealers Notes

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Description

A great examples of a writing slope dating to William IV.

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It’s primarily made from rosewood with military brass bounding all around the box for extra strength and durability.

Michael Johnson Antiques

It also has two inlaid brass carrying handles on the sides. It has a decorative brass inlay in the centre lid and also for the escutcheon. The interior comprises of a stationery rack to the top lid. It has a drop front to reveal the leather writing sloped section. It has 2 “very” secret drawers which are activated via a push button. Dates to around 1830 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials;

Rosewood and brass

Age;

c.1830

Size;

Length; 40.5cm

Width; 25.5cm

Height; 16cm

Reference Number; 6287

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")