Mahogany Desk Sets

Exquisite English craftsmanship from the early 19th century a mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall St...

Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa 1830s Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast or London historian. Item has lever action hidden compartment. Has an oval front brass plaque ideal for engraving a message if the item is a gift. Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes. Alderman John Joseph Mechi (1802–1880) was a silversmith, banker, inventor and Alderman of the City of London. He experimented with new farming methods on his estate at Tiptree in Essex. Mechi was born in London 22 May 1802, the third son of Giacomo Mechi, a citizen of Bologna, who had settled in England early in life, was naturalised, and obtained a post at Kensington Palace in the household of George III. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of J. Beyer of Poland Street, London. John at the age of sixteen was placed as a clerk in a house in Walbrook, trading with Newfoundland, a job he had for ten years. In 1828 he set up on his own account as a cutler in a small workshop at 130 Leadenhall Street, from where he removed to No. 4 in the same street in 1830. Between 1830 and 1840 he made his fortune through the 'magic razor strop' which bears his name After the Crimean war and a fashion for beards, sales declined. On 10 November 1840 he took out a patent for 'improvements in apparatus to be applied to lamps in order to carry off heat and the products of consumption'. This was for the external shop-window lamps...

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Beaver + Tapley Era: 1960s Materials: Mahogany Measurements: 30″ wide x 11″ deep x 40″ tall Desk: 28.5” wide x 14” deep x 27.5” tall ...

Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. Th...

An Extremely Rare Irish Inlaid Killarneyware Arbutus Wood Desk Book Holder, mid to late Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. Each hinged folding bookend, superb...

A Wonderful Hand Carved Irish Oak Aneroid Wall Barometer of compact size, encased within a circular oak case with attractive leaf carvings. Retailed by William Egan...

Vintage Solid Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Book Form Bookends Made in Haiti. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, original label, qua...

A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque inscribed 'Reverend R.Potenger', the fitted interior with inkwell and quill tray, an...

A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass front shield ideal for engraving This writing slope comes befit with various accessories: Two Glass inkwells One vintage Ink Pen One modern notebook Items might slightly differ from what's depicted in the images Antique lap desks...

A large military-style solid Mahogany double opening writing box, with brass corner brackets, strapping and flush fitting campaign-style side handles. Co...

A elegant Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and blank cartouche to the top, circa 1840 in date The beautifully polished flame ...

Antique Mahogany Brass bound Captain's writing box containing three secret compartments, one for sovereigns, and a special key to secure the box down from ...