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

All our stock has been, where necessary, sympathetically cleaned and restored in our own workshops. Our skilled staff are experts in restoration and conservation of fine art and are highly skilled in all aspects of cabinet making, French polishing, leather lining (desk leathers) and upholstery.

All work is overseen by the watchful eye  of proprietor John Hubbard to ensure that all restoration work is carried out to the highest possible standards.

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