Offered by: Masterpiece Antiques
Stefan Uhlir, Am Holzpoldlgut 11, Lichtenberg 4040 , Austria Call Seller 43.650.423.5262

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19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

$ 2,450
  • Description
    Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson - from the period around 1800 - 1815 in the United Kingdom. This fantastic Captain’s campaign writing slope dates back to the Napoleonic wars. Well constructed out of solid mahogany with screwed down mount re-enforcements, brass banding, and inset carrying handles at each end, this outstanding travel desk box was designed to withstand the harsh maritime life at sea. The exterior of this Victorian travel box shows an attractive mahogany grain, beautiful colour, and a lovely pleasing patina. There are a couple of old indented scars to the lid along with the usual minor surface scratching, but these imperfections confer it an absolutely unique charme. The box has a tri-fold operation, opening to reveal a secondary smaller writing surface for quick use, then opening again to reveal the main slope fitted with a green felt writing surface which is in reasonable condition and compliments the original interior. When it is completely opened you have two storage compartments underneath. The original lock works smoothly with the original key. The original interior is nicely fitted out with a dark green leather drop-down section in the lid which features four memoire pockets. This section can additionally be lowered to reveal a document wallet. A real gorgeous example of a Victorian writing slope/ travel writing desk/ travel box coming in great antique original condition.
  • More Information
    Origin: England
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: mahogany, brass - handcrafted
    Condition: Good. *good old, original antique condition with signs of use and age
    Creation Date: 1815
    Styles / Movements: Traditional, Victorian
    Dealer Reference #: WS-TO1
    Incollect Reference #: 745743
  • Dimensions
    W. 17.91 in; H. 6.69 in; D. 10.63 in;
    W. 45.49 cm; H. 16.99 cm; D. 27 cm;
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