A Military Campaign Writing Slope

19th century

Sold by The Antique Partnership

Description

An early 19thC military campaign writing slope. A very nice compact brass bound mahogany slope from the late Georgian period. Good grain colour and patina with undamaged brass banding. Central unwritten brass cartouche to the top. Flush brass military side carrying handles and working lock with a key. The interior with a single glass and brass ink and on the opposing side a lidded wax compartment with brass pull. Ebony pen tray. The interior writing surface has been covered in a replacement green baize. The side drawer is locked from the interior with a retractable iron pin. A very good looking useable antique of an unusual size.

30.3 cm wide 24.6 cm deep 14.6 cm high.

50 cm deep when open.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14.6cm (5.75")

Width

30.3cm (11.93")

Depth

24.6cm (9.69")

Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA757154

Dealers Internal Reference

24050

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Description

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The interior with a single glass and brass ink and on the opposing side a lidded wax compartment with brass pull.

The Antique Partnership

Ebony pen tray. The interior writing surface has been covered in a replacement green baize. The side drawer is locked from the interior with a retractable iron pin. A very good looking useable antique of an unusual size.

30.3 cm wide 24.6 cm deep 14.6 cm high.

50 cm deep when open.