Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Our Stock # 18.9613
This is an antique military campaign writing slope. An English, walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
- Finely crafted writing slope, used in period when away from home
- Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
- Select walnut stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
- Tooled and embossed leather skiver in a charming bottle green hue
- Unmarked brass name plaque to lid, ideal for personalisation
- Case fascia dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
- Outfitted with a pair of brass recessed cup handles, in the campaign manner
- Corners accentuated with polished brass cappings
- Side drawer held securely, accessed by removing interior pin
- Pen tray and ink well compartments to the upper edge of the interior
- Each half of the skiver lifts to gain access to a documents compartment
- Supplied with a screw top glass ink well in good original order
This is an appealing antique military campaign writing slope with quality walnut and brass fittings. A treat for the desktop. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')
Max Depth: 25cm (9.75'')
Max Height: 15cm (6'')
Extended Width: 45.5cm (18'')
Extended Depth: 50.5cm (20'')
Extended Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Skiver Width: 40cm (15.75'')
Skiver Depth: 40.5cm (16'')
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