Antique Brass Bound Writing Slope with Burl Inlay, Third Quarter 19th Century

Item Details

An antique brass bound writing slope with burl inlay, third quarter 19th century. The walnut- and burl-veneered case features a hinged, slanted top panel opening to a rosewood interior with a red velvet-lined writing surface. One half of the writing surface lifts up for storage while the back edge is bordered by an inkwell and pen compartment with a hinged lid. The underside retains a label marked ‘Henri Desfossez / Rue Royale 12, / Lille.’ with a partial example of the same label on the lid of the pen tray.

• EBTH follows CITES regulations with regards to the sale of rosewood species; bidding must be reserved to bidders within the United States of America.

Condition

- to fair; scattered scratches; minor lifting to brass inlay; velvet lining is probably later; bottom of one inkwell compartment with a crack while other has a small loss; no inkwells or key.

Dimensions

- measured box closed.

Item #

18DCC006-637