Description
Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid 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 16” wide! . The hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with its later tooled stunning red Leather writing surface with actual gold leaf incredibly lavish tooled decoration, 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, back view is not staining but part of the natural graining of the mahogany. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present but key does not activate lock, crystal ink bottle is of a later period, nice original firm hinges.
Height: 6.25” (15.5cm). Width: (an impressive) 16” (40.5cm). Depth: (closed) 9.5” (24cm.
€975.00