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19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
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About the Item
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Woodland Floral Scenes
Inlay Throughout.
The slope features a well executed fitted interior sadly no hidden compartment or key.
Interior when folded out, is finished with a green velvet slope with a gold trim.
Item is sold with a new quill pen set, large vertical Glass Silver inkwell And The Original "shannon ruler". main pic at bottom of paper.
The Shannon Ruler is a historical rolling parallel ruler, patented in the late 19th century, designed for drawing parallel lines and plotting nautical charts during the quill pen era. It features a central roller bar that allows ink to flow along the entire length of the ruler while maintaining a parallel distance from an edge, making it an ideal tool for navigation and technical drawing
Would make an ideal gift for any writing enthusiast.
Dimensions when shut and in desk position
Height 9cm
Width 40.5cm
Depth 25cm
When in writing position
Height 9cm
Width 40.5cm
Depth 50.5cm
Velvet writing section
Height 24cm
Width 33cm
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.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina and wood grain featured throughout. Light wear and loses consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Reading, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: KF FS all1stDibs: LU8232245345252
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