Lovely Walnut Writing Slope Mid 19th Century
Beautiful restored walnut writing slope, probably a ladies one as it is a little smaller than most, the grain on the top is really lovely.
All original cartouche on the top and escutcheon, the lock is the original (see note below)
Size of box when closed is 30.5cm x 21.5cm x 12cm (H)
Length when opened for use is 44cm
Original brass hinges
The inkwell an extremely good reproduction.
The skiver (leather) has been replaced, antique red with hand tooled gold as the original would have been.
The base has a fine dark blue cotton
A lovely box to grace any desk or living room table or office
NB The lock is fixed in the open position and has no key, trying to remove the lock would have led to damage of the box so although it is wedged in position I felt this was the best way.