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An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid well grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality …
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An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid well grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This Slope is an impressive just under 15” wide!
The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with its original tooled burgundy leather writing surface with actual gold leaf tooled decoration which has no central wear, also features two secret drawers, see images. The rectangular flat top lid with central brass inlaid plaque, the top and side edges of the hinged lid with brass strung inlaid detailing, the main carcass with similar detailing. The baise underneath has been replaced which is nicely done.
This offering is a truly stunning piece.
Condition: Professionally restored retaining its wonderful rich dark colour, with its original leather, which is a little worn, but best left unreplaced. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottles are of a later period, nice original firm hinges.
Height: 5” (12.5cm). Width: (an impressive) 15” (38.25cm). Depth: (closed) 10” (25cm.
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered in-house.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 10ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Regency
- Table Knee Clearance
- 15.0 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Professionally restored retaining its wonderful rich dark colour, with its original leather, which is a little worn, but best left … moreProfessionally restored retaining its wonderful rich dark colour, with its original leather, which is a little worn, but best left unreplaced. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottles are of a later period, nice original firm hinges. less
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