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Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

$685.45
£508.53
€575
CA$938.41
A$1,051.32
CHF 547.21
MX$12,803.08
NOK 6,970.75
SEK 6,564.48
DKK 4,378.15
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About the Item

An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. The hinged lid opening to reveal a stunning original fitted interior with its original red velvety fabric writing area. The rectangular flat top lid with central brass inlaid plaque, the top and side edges of the hinged lid with quadrant polished brass mouldings, the main carcass with similar detailing Condition: Professionally restored retaining its wonderful rich reddish brown colour, with its original writing area which is beginning to show signs of wear at opening crease area, see image. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock is present lacking key, original crystal ink bottle is perfect, nice original firm hinges. Height: 5.75” (14.5cm). Width: 12” (30cm). Depth: 8.75” (22cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller in-house. Please take time to scroll down and click on "More From This Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES to get your first dibs on our new inventory which is updated regularly with extraordinary and decorative realistically priced affordable antiques.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1885
  • Condition:
    Please read full Condition Report within the listing.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5035245299782

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