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Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

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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 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.   This writing slope comes befit with various accessories: Two Glass inkwells One vintage Ink Pen One modern notebook Items might differ from what's depicted.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition, the writing slope has wonderful patina to the brass and wood. Some waxing to the wood, and cleaning to the leather. We try our best to send a key with every slope. Either an original, or a new made by the locksmith.
  • Seller Location:
    High Wycombe, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FS cs check1stDibs: LU8232232796152
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