a large and impressive early 19th century mahogany campaign writing slope

An impressive late Georgian period campaign writing slope. Brass bound mahogany and of bi-fold design, with shaped engraving plate and matching escutcheon, with flush military style handles. It opens to reveal a central leather stationery envelope in tooled blue leather, flanked by eight individual pockets. The writing compartment still retains its original silver plated lockable, sealable inkwells, a pen tray, nib holder and another lidded compartment.

Beneath the top writing board the base is lined in blue leather matching the writing boards. There is a concealed panel behind which are two banks of double secret drawers.Size: 19" (48.3cm) wide x 12" (30.5cm) deep x 7.1/4" (18.4cm) high.Circa: 1825Stock no: 4862

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 4JQAN35Q5

Materials:

Mahogany and brass

Width (cm):

48.3

Height (cm):

18.4

Depth (cm):

30.5

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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques was founded in Birmingham in 1968.?

As a second generation antiques dealer, John's expertise has always been 18th & 19th century furniture and although he still stocks all types of antiques and fine art, he now specialises in fine 19th century desks

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