Writing slope - Burr walnut, Brass, Leather

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Beautiful English travel desk in walnut burl with brass, featuring a leather writing surface, a mahogany interior compartment, a working lock with key, two glass inkstands with brass caps engraved London Patent, a scutcheon dated 1882, and an overall size of 40 cm wide by 24 cm deep by 15 cm high, dating to 1850–1900 and in good used condition with small signs of age.

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Beautiful travel writing desk in splendid walnut burl and brass, with a interior compartment in mahogany, and a leather writing surface. Fully restored.
Scudetto with dedication and date 1882.
Glass inkwells with brass caps and engraving 'London Patent'.
Lock functioning with a key.

Beautiful travel writing desk in splendid walnut burl and brass, with a interior compartment in mahogany, and a leather writing surface. Fully restored.
Scudetto with dedication and date 1882.
Glass inkwells with brass caps and engraving 'London Patent'.
Lock functioning with a key.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass, Burr walnut, Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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