The Real Wood Furniture Company

Description

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

This is a beautifully preserved example of a Regency period writing slope that also functions as a sewing box.

The leather-bound table work box features a stepped square central panel with an engraved brass cartouche dating back to 1818. It is flanked by ribbed scroll supports and adorned with gilt metal mounts. The interior reveals a fitted compartment above a single sewing box tray, along with an additional tray drawer and a writing box drawer at the base that includes a fold-out writing slope. The piece rests on four raised gilt metal lion paw feet and includes ring handles.

Inside, you will find its original leather and blue paper-lined compartments, along with personal curiosities left by previous owners. The cartouche bears a large ornate letter "K," which corresponds to the handwriting provenance underneath the base. The surname "Kirkpatrick" is inscribed along with the date 1818.

This entire box showcases a stunning neoclassical sarcophagus shape that is characteristic of the period.

It is a country house antique in great untouched, worn condition.


The Real Wood Furniture(Chris Baylis) has large showrooms in the Cotswolds, specialising in English Windsor chairs, but also stocking an eclectic mix of decorative and fine furniture, objects, garden pieces etc.
Open by appointment.