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19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior

About the Item

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With An Engraved Shield. Stationary Compartments and Storage Space. The item has black ebonised decorative accents & is fitted with a tooled black leather interior Supplied with two glass inkwells A new leather writing pad A vintage ink pen A Modern Quill and inkwell Items may differ from what's depicted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. We try our best to send a key with every slope. Either an original, or a new one by the locksmith. There are occasions when the locksmith cannot make working keys, in the case of Bramah Locks, or just worn out parts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.62 in (16.8 cm)Width: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rosewood,Ebonized,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Item has had historical repairs in it's lifetime. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In good structural condition, with surface wear and patina in keeping with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    High Wycombe, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF FS / Ebonised Flame Mahogany #341stDibs: LU8232236699192
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