A George IV mahogany and brass mounted writing slope by G.C. Diller

A George IV mahogany and brass mounted writing slope by G.C. Diller, the hinged lid with a shaped plaque inscribed 'Chris Edwd Lefroy', the interior with a baize lined writing slope with gilt brass candle sconces and a pen tray above secret drawers, two with apertures for guineas, with a printed paper label inscribed 'G.C. DILLER, Cabinet, Portable Writing-Desk, & Copying Machine Maker, No. 5, CHANDOS STREET, COVENT GARDEN. Tea Chest, Dressing and Jewellery Boxes, made to any Pattern, on the shortest Notice', with sunken brass side carrying handles, 20.5cm high, 53.3cm wide, 29.7cm deep.

Charles Edward Lefroy (1810-1861) was secretary to the speaker of the House of Commons. The Lefroy family had close connections with Jane Austen, one of her best friends was Anne Lefroy, Charles's sister.