Mid 19thc Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope Box C1840

Name: Mid 19thc Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope Box C1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA889160
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Aramis Antiques

Description

A mid 19thC campaign style brass bound rosewood writing slope c1840. The box has a brass central shield and key escutcheon, the corners and sides are brass bound and the main part has brass straps on the top, back and front. The box opens to an olive green hide writing slope with gilt tooling in the Greek key pattern. Under the slop are two compartments. The deeper one contains three secret drawers behind a panel, operated by a strung latch. At the top of the slope are small compartments for inkwells, stamps, pens and seals. The rosewood has a warm rich colour, and the overall condition is excellent for the age of the item. The brass work and leather are clean and undamaged. A very handsome example. Comes with key.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

44.5cm (17.52")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA889160

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Description

A mid 19thC campaign style brass bound rosewood writing slope c1840.

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The box has a brass central shield and key escutcheon, the corners and sides are brass bound and the main part has brass straps on the top, back and front.

Aramis Antiques

The box opens to an olive green hide writing slope with gilt tooling in the Greek key pattern. Under the slop are two compartments. The deeper one contains three secret drawers behind a panel, operated by a strung latch. At the top of the slope are small compartments for inkwells, stamps, pens and seals. The rosewood has a warm rich colour, and the overall condition is excellent for the age of the item. The brass work and leather are clean and undamaged. A very handsome example. Comes with key.