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Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English

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Our Stock # 18.9763

This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1899.

Fascinating personalised example with fine presentation
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues
Finished with quality, clean leather in a rich burgundy red

Narrow profile to the body, opening out to a generous writing position
Opening the lid reveals the cushioned pen slide to the reverse
Two-section fall front skiver with a gold tooled and embossed surface
Personal inscription dated to February 1899 a wonderful highlight

Five document slides set within the frame above a pull out drawer
Set within a pair of square recesses, a charming glass and brass ink well
Quartet of period calendar cards and a celluloid stamp tray sit neatly within brass rails
Dressed with a pair of distinctive brass drop handles over shaped backplates

This is a delightful antique travelling writing slope, with a striking appearance and a wonderful personalised message from a Victorian friendly society - a democratic, community based personal insurance and funereal fund that would meet in respectable public houses of the time. In an appealing, lightly used order and a treat for a modern desk or writing table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Max Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')
Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Extended Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Extended Depth: 61.5cm (24.25'')
Extended Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')

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Price
£895.00  UK
$1117.41  USA
1045.45  EU
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Period Late Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany Origin English Item code as272a7084 / 18.9763 Status For Sale

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