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Amboyna Writing Slope
$1,242.62
$1,553.2720% Off
£920
£1,15020% Off
€1,071.55
€1,339.4320% Off
CA$1,738.11
CA$2,172.6420% Off
A$1,902.06
A$2,377.5820% Off
CHF 997.54
CHF 1,246.9320% Off
MX$22,733.69
MX$28,417.1120% Off
NOK 12,588.96
NOK 15,736.2020% Off
SEK 11,743.98
SEK 14,679.9720% Off
DKK 8,002.46
DKK 10,003.0720% Off
About the Item
A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and flush fitting handles. This piece would have been made as a campaign or travelling piece for a gentleman.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1815
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced interior cloth writing surface.
- Seller Location:Folkestone, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 745631stDibs: LU6227227952062
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