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
Additional Information
18.7418 (AB-102793)
W: 30cm (11.8")H: 9.5cm (3.7")D: 24cm (9.4")
19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)
English
Hele, United Kingdom
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