Bramah - Writing slope - Coromandel
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This antique Victorian travel writing cabinet, made of coromandel wood, dates from 1891 and features a J. Bramah London patent lock.
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VICTORIAN TRAVEL WRITING SLOPE IN FINE WOODS
J. Bramah London patent high-security lock, dated 1891
DESCRIPTION AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
Superb portable writing slope from the early Victorian period, designed for British Empire officials and gentlemen of high society while traveling. Crafted with fine cabinetmaking joints in richly figured fine woods, with reinforced corner pieces and recessed gilt-brass handles. The hinged front opens to reveal a fully fitted writing desk with a sloping surface covered in the original embossed leather, drawers with ivory-like handles, original inkwells, and sophisticated secret compartments operated by concealed mechanical springs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Object type: Travel writing desk / Writing slope
- Period: Victorian era, dated 1891
- Origin: England (United Kingdom)
- Materials: Fine wood, walnut, with recessed fittings in solid gilt brass
- Locking mechanism: J. Bramah London patent security lock
- Closed dimensions: approx. 42 x 34 x 28 cm
- Open dimensions: approx. 70 x 42 cm
- Approximate weight: 8 kg
CONDITION:
In excellent historical condition. The wood has its original French-polished finish and period patina. The brass fittings are perfectly secure, and the joints are firm. The interior is intact, with the original leather well preserved.
PROVENANCE:
Spanish private collection. Acquired from the European art and antiques market.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING:
Professional, fully insured shipping with tracking number and reinforced, maximum-protection multilayer packaging.
VICTORIAN TRAVEL WRITING SLOPE IN FINE WOODS
J. Bramah London patent high-security lock, dated 1891
DESCRIPTION AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
Superb portable writing slope from the early Victorian period, designed for British Empire officials and gentlemen of high society while traveling. Crafted with fine cabinetmaking joints in richly figured fine woods, with reinforced corner pieces and recessed gilt-brass handles. The hinged front opens to reveal a fully fitted writing desk with a sloping surface covered in the original embossed leather, drawers with ivory-like handles, original inkwells, and sophisticated secret compartments operated by concealed mechanical springs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Object type: Travel writing desk / Writing slope
- Period: Victorian era, dated 1891
- Origin: England (United Kingdom)
- Materials: Fine wood, walnut, with recessed fittings in solid gilt brass
- Locking mechanism: J. Bramah London patent security lock
- Closed dimensions: approx. 42 x 34 x 28 cm
- Open dimensions: approx. 70 x 42 cm
- Approximate weight: 8 kg
CONDITION:
In excellent historical condition. The wood has its original French-polished finish and period patina. The brass fittings are perfectly secure, and the joints are firm. The interior is intact, with the original leather well preserved.
PROVENANCE:
Spanish private collection. Acquired from the European art and antiques market.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING:
Professional, fully insured shipping with tracking number and reinforced, maximum-protection multilayer packaging.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
8 kg
Wood type
Coromandel
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
Bramah
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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