Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Price
£1,650
| $2,079 USD | €1,990 EUR
Item Ref
49910
Description
A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch screwed mounting.The box comes complete with the original working Bramah key, always a sign of quality. The bottom section unfolds to reveal the leather covered writing surface with gold embossed tooling. The top opens to reveal a fitted interior with lidded compartments, a sloped compartment for pen nibs, an inkwell compartment complete with brass topped inkwell, a removable pen tray and a sloped stamp compartment.
Dating to the mid nineteenth century, around 1850, this gem is in superb condition (minor wear commensurate with age and use) and a rare find. While closed, the box measures 14" x 10" x 4 1/2" tall at rear.
Item: 49910
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Internal Ref: 49910
Dimensions
Height = 11.4 cm (5")Width = 35.6 cm (14")
Depth = 25.4 cm (10")
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