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A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$5,230.38per set
£3,800per set
€4,454.21per set
CA$7,140.46per set
A$7,943.47per set
CHF 4,164.07per set
MX$97,067.31per set
NOK 53,024.22per set
SEK 49,914.96per set
DKK 33,249.01per set
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A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated throughout with beautiful floral decorative inlay, and has two side flush brass carry handles. Inside there are a few handy places to hold letters and writing materials, and in addition to this there is a secret hidden compartment revealing three small drawers concealed beneath the writing surface. Will be sent with a vintage writing pen, working key with a silk swing tag and a modern notepad and two inkwells. Items might differ from what's depicted. Labelled W Anderson 24 Fleet Street According to the "London Robsons Street Directory" of 1832 24, Fleet street was cited as being occupied by William Anderson
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 10.12 in (25.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina, with wear consistent with age. Wonderful patina to the brass and wood.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF fs1stDibs: LU8232244549712

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