A large mahogany writing slope, Late 19th century and later

Description

A large mahogany writing slope, Late 19th century and later

The inside opening to reveal red velvetine writing surface with brass mounts to the outside, a rosewood sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy, with two internal compartments, together with another rosewood tea caddy, and a small brass inlaid jewellery box

Writing slope, 51cm wide; Sarcophagus tea caddy, 34cm wide

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Condition Report:

Writing slope - with damage to the hinges, and knocks to the exterior.
Sarcophagus tea caddy - Knocks to the exterior. Missing the glass bowl and tears to the lining. Missing side handles.
Smaller caddy - missing glass bowl. Lining is ripped and torn inside. Knocks to the exterior.
Jewellery box - The inside is torn and ripped and in need of restoration. Some stainign to the lid.

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A large mahogany writing slope, Late 19th century and later

Lot 0303

Estimate £200-£300

Feb 16, 2026, 2:32 PM EST

Starting Price

Secure

£80

Open House

Feb 10, 2026 1:00 PM EST

Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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