19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope with Inlay, Set of 5

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19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated with Stylish Inlay Throughout.

The slope features a well executed fitted interior sadly no … Read more 19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated with Stylish Inlay Throughout.

The slope features a well executed fitted interior sadly no hidden compartment.

Interior when folded out, is finished with a green velvet slope with a gold trim.

Item is sold with a new quill pen set & working key with silk key swing.

Dimensions when shut
Height 9cm
Width 30.3cm
Depth 23.5cm

When in writing position
Height 7.5cm
Width 30.3cm
Depth 47.5cm

Velvet writing section
Height 24.3cm
Width 25cm

Would make an ideal gift for any writing enthusiast.

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers. Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials.

The Shannon Ruler is a historical rolling parallel ruler, patented in the late 19th century, designed for drawing parallel lines and plotting nautical charts during the quill pen era. It features a central roller bar that allows ink to flow along the entire length of the ruler while maintaining a parallel distance from an edge, making it an ideal tool for navigation and technical drawing See less