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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 show 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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Our Ref: 24372

  • Period: c.1850
    • Price: £895.00
    • €1,067 Euro
    • $1,090 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 13cm (5.12in)
    • W: 30cm (11.81in)
    • D: 22.5cm (8.86in)