Details
- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 11ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Leather
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos. Fine antique condition - Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos. less
- Description
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A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section …
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A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing pens, and document/stationery storage.
The top with decorative brass plate, the front featuring a brass escutcheon of similar design.
The interior showing a cordovan red embossed leather writing slope.
Side drawer with flush brass handle. Includes two inkwells with brass lids.
Dimensions:
Height 6 1/2 inches
Width 20 inches
Depth (with box closed) 11 inches
Depth (with box opened) 22 inches. less
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