Description: Ref: 532WB http://www.hygra.com/box/532WB
The Eliza writing slope: an unique satinwood writing slope with both fine
marquetry and inlay depicting trailing convolvulus. ( wikipedia.org/wiki/Convolvulus
) This is an artwork of love. The top is solid satinwood and inlaid. the sides have a saw-cut veneer
of about 1mm. The accuracy of the marquetry is truly skillful. On
the front there is a depiction of oak branches laden with
acorns crossed. The slope opens down to a velvet (replacement)
writing surface and the usual compartments for inkwells and pens. Under
the writing surface there is the usual place for paper storage and a
nest of three drawers of part dovetail construction. This is
not a manufactured piece, but rather a work of love by a now anonymous
craftsman for his beloved Eliza who was clearly interested in
flora. Circa 1830.
Origin: UK; Circa:1830; Materials:
Satinwood and other woods
.
Size: 38.5 cm wide by 28.3 cm by 12.7 cm: 15.2 inches wide
by 11 inches by 5 inches.
Condition: good
overall; working lock and key; see images. There was a split in the top
which has been repaired. The velvet writing surface is a replacement.
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