Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Parquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Portable Desk Turnbridge Ware
It comes with two board covers as shown in the last photo.
Large impressive Victorian burr walnut writing slope, circa 1890
Burr walnut front and top with inlaid Tunbridge type parquetry straps and canted edges.
Inlaid brass escutcheon and cartouche.
Three secret drawers inside the upper cavity.
In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair.
The underside shows where legs supposedly were located at one time.
Overall measures 19 3/4" wide, 10 1/4" deep and 7" tall.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair. The pencil holder is loose, not sure how it fits. One of the three hidden drawers is missing a pull knob. What you see in the photos is as you will receive it. There are apparently some missing parts.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Walnut
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
It comes with two board covers as shown in the last photo.
Large impressive Victorian burr walnut writing slope, circa 1890
Burr walnut front and top with inlaid Tunbridge type parquetry straps and canted edges.
Inlaid brass escutcheon and cartouche.
Three secret drawers inside the upper cavity.
In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair.
The underside shows where legs supposedly were located at one time.
Overall measures 19 3/4" wide, 10 1/4" deep and 7" tall.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair. The pencil holder is loose, not sure how it fits. One of the three hidden drawers is missing a pull knob. What you see in the photos is as you will receive it. There are apparently some missing parts.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Walnut
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair. The pencil holder is loose, not sure how it fits. One of the three hidden drawers is missing a pull knob. What you see in the photos is as you will receive it. There are apparently some missing parts.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
7 x 19.75 x 10.25 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Parquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Portable Desk Turnbridge
Estimate $300-$2,100
Starting Bid
$150
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