Mahogany brass bound Campaing writing slope.
Circa 1820
A superb and in wonderful condition, antique Campaing highly figured mahogany writing box brass.
Materials: mahogany carcass with brass inlay.
The mahogany has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch.
There are compartments for holding paper under the flaps.
Condition: very good condition. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique.
Overall - this is an excellent - antique - box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.
The writing surface is a new embossed leather.
The ink pot featured is not the original but is a reproduction of the same era - and slots in exactly to the compartment. The ink pot is cubed glass with a brass collar and a brass screw topped lid - this ink pot is in pristine condition.
Size: 50cm by 27,5cm by 18cm: 20 inches by 11 inches by 7.2 inches.
Weight aproximately: 7 kg
