Victorian walnut and brass bound writing slope with secret drawers
Stock number 4912
A quality Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope. Concave cornered vacant engraving plate, matching escutcheon with working lock and key. Brass lines inlaid to the top and front. Inside, the original black gilt tooled skiver, in remarkable condition for its age, but with the inevitable wear along the main fold. Original pair of brass and glass screw topped inkwells, pen tray and nib holder. Beneath the top writing board is a spring loaded panel, behing which is a pair of secret drawers with turned bone knobs. Size" 16" (45cm) wide x 10" (25.5) deep x 7" (18) high Circa 1875 Stock no: 4912 Dealers note: All our writing slopes are in excellent condition and very suitable as gifts that will become family heirlooms. UK shipping and packing is just £15. World-wide shipping available, Just ask for a price.
Catalogue information reproduced from the current John Hubbard Antiques listing. Availability and price should be confirmed before purchase.
