Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Name: Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA741356
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Superior campaign piece with captivating roll-top action

Displays a desirable aged patina

Select mahogany shows fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues to the wax polish finish

Upon opening the front drawer, the roll-top arcs backwards to reveal the secret gallery

Raising from its recess, the 8 compartment letter rack flanks a central mirrored door

The writing slope in two parts, the upper of which conceals another compartment

Dressed in vibrant purple velour with rich, golden tooled border

Dressed with a shield shaped brass escutcheon with working inset lock — key present

Brass drop handles on shaped backs, with similar handle to the rising compartment

Campaign handles to the sides feature recessed pulls with demi-lune handles

Striking, brass X-shaped dressing to the gallery sides — the right pushing in to lower the piece

This is a beguiling antique campaign writing slope, with an automated mechanism that will delight for years to come. A rare opportunity, this piece is set to be a fine addition to any collection or home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Open Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Open Depth: 66cm (26'')

Open Height: 41.5cm (16.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.6919

Physical Dimensions

Height

27.5cm (10.83")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA741356

Dealers Internal Reference

18.6919

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique campaign writing slope.

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An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence desk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

London Fine Antiques

Superior campaign piece with captivating roll-top action

fig 1. Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina

Select mahogany shows fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues to the wax polish finish

Upon opening the front drawer, the roll-top arcs backwards to reveal the secret gallery

fig 2. Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Raising from its recess, the 8 compartment letter rack flanks a central mirrored door

The writing slope in two parts, the upper of which conceals another compartment

Dressed in vibrant purple velour with rich, golden tooled border

fig 3. Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Dressed with a shield shaped brass escutcheon with working inset lock — key present

Brass drop handles on shaped backs, with similar handle to the rising compartment

Campaign handles to the sides feature recessed pulls with demi-lune handles

fig 4. Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Striking, brass X-shaped dressing to the gallery sides — the right pushing in to lower the piece

This is a beguiling antique campaign writing slope, with an automated mechanism that will delight for years to come. A rare opportunity, this piece is set to be a fine addition to any collection or home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.