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19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

$4,950
£3,801.39
€4,356.34
CA$6,968.38
A$7,806.12
CHF 4,067.70
MX$95,218.59
NOK 51,691.16
SEK 48,741.08
DKK 32,514.55

About the Item

Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second section lifts to a horizontal position creating the writing slope with tooled leather. the two sections of the slope lift revealing storage compartments. The upper part of the slope has a panel hiding three secret drawers which are accessed by putting a brass pin into a hole in a compartment below the paper roller and releasing a spring lock. On inspection the drawers were found to contain receipts and notes referencing a Miss McDougall, all dating from the 1890s, A brass plaque on the top has the monogram "M. E. McD." Likely her or a family member.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Leather,Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371244337652

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