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Offered is a beautiful antique Victorian portable writing slope (lap desk), dating from approximately 1860–1890. This handsome mahogany writing box …
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Offered is a beautiful antique Victorian portable writing slope (lap desk), dating from approximately 1860–1890. This handsome mahogany writing box features brass corner protectors, a folding felt-lined writing surface, and the desirable hidden compartment found in higher-quality English writing slopes.The interior includes:
* Original divided compartments for stationery and writing accessories
* Two original square glass inkwells (one retaining its original metal insert)
* Long pen tray
* Hidden drawer with original silvered mirror
* Original brass lock (key not included)
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- Dimensions
- 21ʺW × 10ʺD × 7ʺH
- Period
- Late 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
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The exterior has an attractive aged patina with honest wear, scratches, and finish marks consistent with more than a century … moreThe exterior has an attractive aged patina with honest wear, scratches, and finish marks consistent with more than a century of use. The writing surface shows wear, and the mirror has expected age-related loss of silvering. These condition issues are reflected in the photographs and are typical for an authentic Victorian writing slope. less
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