Antique Writing Slope, English, Mahogany, Brass, Correspondence Box, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.7288

This is a delightful antique writing slope. An English, quality mahogany and brass correspondence box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.

• Strikingly attractive with secret compartment appeal
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
• Select mahogany offers exquisite grain interest and rich caramel hues
• Dressed with pleasingly weathered brass offering a bright polished shine

• Shield-shaped name plaque to lid reads 'A. Ness Walker, Richmond Yorks, Xmas 1895'
• Similarly shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present
• The interior presents a two-piece black leather skiver with quality gold tooling
• Each half lifts to reveal paper document compartments and beam beneath a wax polish finish

• Fountain pen tray with a pair of ink well repositories - pen tray with hidden recess beneath
• Further concealment by way of fascinating hidden compartments operated by mechanism
• Lifting the ink well divider operates a latch, the lower cover hiding a pair of small sliding trays

This is a superb antique writing slope, presenting exquisite mahogany stocks and the allure of hidden compartments. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Max Depth: 23cm (9'')
Max Height: 16.5cm (6.5'')

Slope Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')
Slope Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')
Slope Height: 12cm (4.75'')