Antique Writing Slope, English, Mahogany, Brass

Name: Antique Writing Slope, English, Mahogany, Brass
SKU: as272a4799
Price: 895.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This is a delightful antique writing slope. An English, quality mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.

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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Price

£~~895.00~~

$~~1130.30~~ USA

€~~1079.55~~

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