antique gentleman's writing slope, english, walnut correspondence box, victorian

Our Stock # 24372

This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

• Delightful craftsmanship with a striking appearance
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
• Select burr walnut shows fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
• Gold tooled and embossed leather skiver in a charming deep blue
  
  
• Unmarked brass name plaque to lid, ideal for personalisation
• Case fascia dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
• Pleasingly accentuated to the corners with ebonised borders
• Opens out to a gentle slope, with a two piece skiver
  
  
• Pen tray with removable cover, and ink well compartments at the upper edge
• Each half of the skiver lifts to gain access to a documents compartment
• Leading edge skiver held in place with sliding brass clasp
• Replete with a screw-top glass ink well in good original order

This is an attractive antique gentleman's writing slope with quality burr walnut and ebonised detail. A treat for the desktop. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 30cm (11.75'')
Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Max Height: 13cm (5'')

Extended Width: 30cm (11.75'')
Extended Depth: 45.5cm (18'')
Extended Height: 9cm (3.5'')

Skiver Width: 23cm (9'')
Skiver Depth: 33cm (13'')

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Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antiques.co.uk Ref: MTRV25843

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