Writing slope - Wood

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French travel writing desk from 1850–1900 in mahogany with thuya marquetry and brass inlays, 33.5 × 25 × 9 cm, top opens to two inkwells and a pen tray, lower section forms a leather‑lined writing slope with a mail compartment, in reasonable condition with heavy wear and possible missing small parts.

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Travel writing case from the Napoleon III period. Thuya wood marquetry, darkened wood with inlaid brass fillets on a mahogany structure. The upper part opens to reveal two inkwells and a tray for pens. The lower part opens to form a leather-covered writing desk that lifts to reveal a mail compartment.

Travel writing case from the Napoleon III period. Thuya wood marquetry, darkened wood with inlaid brass fillets on a mahogany structure. The upper part opens to reveal two inkwells and a tray for pens. The lower part opens to form a leather-covered writing desk that lifts to reveal a mail compartment.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
9 cm
Width
33.5 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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