Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Our Stock # 18.9763

This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1899.

• Fascinating personalised example with fine presentation
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
• Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues
• Finished with quality, clean leather in a rich burgundy red

• Narrow profile to the body, opening out to a generous writing position
• Opening the lid reveals the cushioned pen slide to the reverse
• Two-section fall front skiver with a gold tooled and embossed surface
• Personal inscription dated to February 1899 a wonderful highlight

• Five document slides set within the frame above a pull out drawer
• Set within a pair of square recesses, a charming glass and brass ink well
• Quartet of period calendar cards and a celluloid stamp tray sit neatly within brass rails
• Dressed with a pair of distinctive brass drop handles over shaped backplates

This is a delightful antique travelling writing slope, with a striking appearance and a wonderful personalised message from a Victorian friendly society - a democratic, community based personal insurance and funereal fund that would meet in respectable public houses of the time. In an appealing, lightly used order and a treat for a modern desk or writing table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Max Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')
Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

Extended Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Extended Depth: 61.5cm (24.25'')
Extended Height: 38.5cm (15.25'')