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19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$2,666.25per set
$3,555.92per set25% Off
£1,942per set
£2,590per set25% Off
€2,282.69per set
€3,044.37per set25% Off
CA$3,696.88per set
CA$4,930.44per set25% Off
A$3,975.69per set
A$5,302.28per set25% Off
CHF 2,125.81per set
CHF 2,835.14per set25% Off
MX$47,945.64per set
MX$63,943.98per set25% Off
NOK 26,882.28per set
NOK 35,852.27per set25% Off
SEK 24,493.22per set
SEK 32,666.04per set25% Off
DKK 17,056.75per set
DKK 22,748.19per set25% Off

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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