London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Strikingly attractive with secret compartment appeal
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Select mahogany offers exquisite grain interest and rich caramel hues
Dressed with pleasingly weathered brass offering a bright polished shine
Shield-shaped name plaque to lid reads 'A. Ness Walker, Richmond Yorks, Xmas 1895'
Similarly shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present
The interior presents a two-piece black leather skiver with quality gold tooling
Each half lifts to reveal paper document compartments and beam beneath a wax polish finish
Fountain pen tray with a pair of ink well repositories - pen tray with hidden recess beneath
Further concealment by way of fascinating hidden compartments operated by mechanism
Lifting the ink well divider operates a latch, the lower cover hiding a pair of small sliding trays
This is a superb antique writing slope, presenting exquisite mahogany stocks and the allure of hidden compartments. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Max Depth: 23cm (9'')
Max Height: 16.5cm (6.5'')
Slope Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Slope Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')
Slope Height: 12cm (4.75'')
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Our Ref: 18.7288
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique Writing Slope, English, Mahogany, Brass, Correspondence Box, Victorian
