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A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

About the Item

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt Swallows. The slope features a black fitted interior finished with a black velvet slope surface. #09 Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast. Item is sold with a new notepad & a new quill pen set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers. Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials. Some desks also had concealed storage compartments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Enamel,Velvet,Wood,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina, with light wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF slope no 9 stop1stDibs: LU8232239330092

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