Early Victorian Rosewood & Birds Eye Maple Marquetry Writing Slope, c.1840. The Library Height: 2cm

Height: 2cm

frequently from Switzerland

Weight: 230 grams (approx)

Width (arm rest to arm rest): 76cm

otherwise the bowl remains in a very good condition

Early Victorian Rosewood & Birds Eye Maple Marquetry Writing Slope, c.1840. The Library Height: 2cmA stunning early Victorian rosewood, bird eye maple and mother of pearl writing slope lap desk. The writing slope boasts exceptional marquetry depicting stylised themes from nature. The box opens to reveal a writing surface covered with later purple baize, and compartments for pens, inkwells and paper. All hinges open and close with ease. A lock mechanism is in place internally, however the key hole has been covered with mother of pearl externally.