a brass bound writing slope with a fitted interior to include inkwells, pen...

A lovely quality early 19th century rosewood and brass bound writing slope. Decorative vacant cartouche with matching escutcheon, working lock and key. Inside are two contemporary inkwells, a pen tray, lidded compartment and and nib holder. there is a very interesting provenance, details of which can be read on the label inside or detailed below.

Size: 16" (40.6cm) x 9.5/8" (24.5) x 5.3/4" (14.3) highCirca: 1815Stock no: 4860Dealers note: Margaret Wakefield (1789-1863) had six children, one of which, Sarah, died aged 14 in 1822. From the note attached to the writing board, that would indicate that the box was passed on either in 1822 after the death of Sarah or 1863 after the death of Mary. From the note it may have been the latter. There is a wealth of information online about this well known family.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: PDJJNEXUK

Materials:

Brass and rosewood

Width (cm):

40.6

Height (cm):

14.3

Depth (cm):

24.5

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