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Antique rosewood
writing slope of with fine mother of pearl inlay Circa 1835.
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Reference: wb 118
Description:
A rosewood writing slope
of with fine mother of pearl inlay. The upper flap covers
compartments for pens and inkwells.
Origin: United Kingdom
Circa:
1835
Materials: rosewood
mother of pearl
Size: 40.4cm by 25.3cm by 9cm: 16 inches by 10inches by 3.5inches.
Condition: good,
working lock and key.
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Detail of the Mother of pearl
inlay
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The writing
surface is a replacement of embossed leather.
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The box has two period inkwells.
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Detail of the embossing of the replacement leather
slope covering.
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Under the flap there is a compartment for holding
papers.
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The key is a replacement. It
is an old key recut to fit this lock
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