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    Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box C.1890

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    About this item

    This is an antique merchant's writing slope. An English, leather bound correspondence box, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.

    Fascinating, leather bound London merchant's writing box

    Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

    Dressed in black leather, bound and embossed with pleasing detail

    Stationery trays within ideal for the travelling writer

    Scrolled foliate motif embossed to the lid and front fascia

    Diamond shield escutcheon to front with working, inset lock — key present

    The lid opens smoothly upon a brass hinge to reveal the leather writing slope and storage trays opposite

    Slope lid opens to reveal document storage by way of a small sliding clasp

    Stationery tray offers two ink well squares above a lidded pen tray and two open trays to sides

    The whole removable to offer further hidden storage beneath

    Maker's mark to the slope reverse reads 'Halstaff and Hannaford, 228 Regent Street'

    This is a delightful antique merchant's writing slope. Leather bound and in very good order, this correspondence box is as useful today as it was over 100 years ago. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

    Dimensions:

    Max Width: 30cm (11.75'')

    Max Depth: 24cm (9.5'')

    Max Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

    Extended Width: 30cm (11.75'')

    Extended Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

    Extended Height: 6cm (2.25'')

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    Our Ref: 18.7418


    Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
    Materials : Leather
    Origin : English
    Manufacture Date : c.1890

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    Additional Information

    Code

    18.7418 (AB-102793)

    Dimensions

    W: 30cm  (11.8")H: 9.5cm  (3.7")D: 24cm  (9.4")

    Period

    19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)

    Nationality

    English

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