Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 14.5ʺW × 10.5ʺD × 9.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
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This is an antique desktop writing slope. An English, burr walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian …
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This is an antique desktop writing slope. An English, burr walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
An attractive and delightfully appointed slope for the desktop
Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good condition
Striking burr walnut stocks present superb grain interest
Rich caramel hues dance beneath a wax polish finish
Domed stationery compartment dressed with a brass twist latch escutcheon — key present
Turning the key operates the domed lid and releases the fold-out writing slope
Within the stationery compartment, a pair of smaller compartments flank a quintet of small document sleeves
Two delightful glass ink wells sit neatly within a brass square mount
Striking indigo coloured velvet writing slope embossed with a superb pattern
Upper section of the slope opens, revealing a recessed pair of document slides
This is a beautifully finished antique desktop writing slope, with a distinctive domed form and an eye-catching indigo coloured interior. Perfect for the desktop with a useful number of storage compartments. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 37cm (14.5'')
Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')
Max Height: 24cm (9.5'')
Extended Width: 37cm (14.5'')
Extended Depth: 45.5cm (18'')
Extended Height: 28.5cm (11.25'')
Writing Scope Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')
Writing Scope Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'') less
Exeter, Devon
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