Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

Name: Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA991169
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Exceptional craftsmanship throughout, with a host of features

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select flame stocks present superb grain interest and rich russet hues

Striking tooled and embossed saffron yellow leather in lightly aged order

Quality case crafted for the dual purpose of writing and as a lectern for delivering sermons

Case dressed with an inset brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

Opening to reveal the writing skiver across two opening sections with storage to the trailing edge

Charming glass and brass ink well sits neatly within a compartment

Key access to upper skiver hosting a removable stationery tray dressed with crimson crushed velvet covers

Recessed brass support arm raises to three positions to support the outer reading rest

Lid features a removable reading rest set within brass-line sockets

Side drawer held securely with a brass-topped pin, accessed from the interior

This is a superb antique rector's writing slope, with a suite of features presented with beautiful craftsmanship and a finely aged finish. A treat for any desktop, or converted rectory. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 24cm (9.5'')

Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Extended Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Extended Depth: 48.5cm (19'')

Extended Height: 15cm (6'')

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Physical Dimensions

Height

20.5cm (8.07")

Width

45.5cm (17.91")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA991169

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9310

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Exceptional craftsmanship throughout, with a host of features

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

Select flame stocks present superb grain interest and rich russet hues

Striking tooled and embossed saffron yellow leather in lightly aged order

Quality case crafted for the dual purpose of writing and as a lectern for delivering sermons

fig 2. Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

Case dressed with an inset brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present

Opening to reveal the writing skiver across two opening sections with storage to the trailing edge

Charming glass and brass ink well sits neatly within a compartment

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Key access to upper skiver hosting a removable stationery tray dressed with crimson crushed velvet covers.

London Fine Antiques

fig 3. Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

Recessed brass support arm raises to three positions to support the outer reading rest

Lid features a removable reading rest set within brass-line sockets

Side drawer held securely with a brass-topped pin, accessed from the interior

fig 4. Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

This is a superb antique rector's writing slope, with a suite of features presented with beautiful craftsmanship and a finely aged finish. A treat for any desktop, or converted rectory. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.