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A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

$1,778.56per set
£1,300per set
€1,529.48per set
CA$2,442.59per set
A$2,733.74per set
CHF 1,427.44per set
MX$33,351.82per set
NOK 18,119.48per set
SEK 17,194.27per set
DKK 11,421.41per set
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About the Item

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt Swallows. The slope features a black fitted interior finished with a black velvet slope surface. #09 Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast. Item is sold with a new notepad & a new quill pen set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers. Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials. Some desks also had concealed storage compartments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina, with light wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF slope no 9 1stDibs: LU8232239330092

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