London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Period Victorian boxed slope
Displays a desirable aged patina
Select rosewood shows fine grain interest
Rich colour throughout the wax polish finish
Deep garnet coloured leather skiver with gold tooling
Storage compartments with striking grain to interior
Pair of glass ink wells sit within individual square recesses
Hidden compartment beneath removable cover to front of case
Slope housed within appealing rosewood case
Decorated with a perimeter band of mother of pearl on black ground
Attractive, inlaid crest motif to lid and unmarked name plaque above lock
Dressed with diamond lock escutcheon with working barrel — key present
This is a charming antique writing slope with fine grain interest and appealing finish throughout. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 31cm (12.25'')
Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Max Height: 15cm (6'')
Extended Depth: 45cm (17.75'')
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Our Ref: 18.6720
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box, Victorian, C.1880
