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Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
About the Item
A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope.
With Red Tooled Leather Interior, Befit with the original glass inkwells.
Made by Esteemed Maker with Royal Warrant "Tompson" circa 1830s
A rare Thompson lock with attractive stamped escutcheon with coat of arms.
The top and front have been decorated with brass inlay and brass reinforcing edges and corners.
Inside there are secret drawers concealed beneath the writing surface.
The glass ink bottles are original to the item with red leather tooled interior.
This writing slope comes with original "Tompson" lock.
Will sent with a vintage writing pen, propelling pencil, gold key swing tag and a modern notepad and 2 x antique inkwells.
Items might differ from what's depicted.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Campaign (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1830s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina, with wear consistent with age. Wonderful patina to the brass and wood.
- Seller Location:High Wycombe, GB
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