Large 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope With Key. Full Catalogue

Large 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope With Key. Full CatalogueA wonderful example of a 19th Century writing slope. Rosewood inlaid with Mother of Pearl detail. The writing slope boasts its original key and a working lock. The inner boards folds out to reveal blue velvet lining. The brass lock to keep the board in place once opened functions perfectly. The pen rest can be removed to reveal a small secret compartment beneath. There is a small amount of wear to the front right corner (please see photographs).

Scroll design to the front and back with hinged lid

Erratum slip in Volume III

abstracting the often dancing figures from their stage

The Clarice Cliff stamp is clearly marked to the rear

We aim to deliver your piece within 7-10 working days

Weight: 560 grams

The cut glass jar remains in an excellent condition

Depth: 10cm

A Mappin & Webb brass carriage clock in near mint condition and perfect working order

Devereux - 1852

with three large sections

Hand-written labels by W