Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Our Stock # 26033

This is an antique writing slope. An English, walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

• A charming slope, with fascinating concealed drawers and appealing finish
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
• Crafted from select walnut, offering fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
• Casework skilfully accentuated with brass to the corners and as robust strapping
  
  
• Personalised brass plaque to the lid, with the engraved cursive monogram W. I. G.
• Opens to reveal a beautifully appointed interior, ideal for writing and correspondence
• Lightly aged skiver with a tooled and embossed deep blue leather, arranged in two folding sections
• Document storage compartments situated beneath each lift-up writing surface
  
  
• A delightful trio of hidden drawers reside behind the removable fascia panel
• Rear edge hosts a pen tray, a lidded compartment and two inkwell-sized sections
• Fascia dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
• Dressed to the base with a baize cushion for ideal surface protection

This is a fine antique Regency period writing slope, combining elegant craftsmanship with hidden practicality. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 50cm (19.75'')
Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')
Max Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Opened Depth: 50.5cm (20'')
Opened Height: 12.5cm (5'')

Skiver Width: 40.5cm (16'')
Skiver Depth: 35.5cm (14'')