Furniture & Works of Art - 12th January 2010

Lot 338

An early 19th century rosewood and brass marquetry writing slope

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £250

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Description

An early 19th century rosewood and brass marquetry writing slope, the hinged cover initialled GR, to a hinged interior with gilt tooled leather surfaces, a pair of ink bottles and a lidded pen compartment above three secret drawers, the sides with sunken brass handles, 6in (15cm) h, 16in (40.5in) w, 9.75in (25cm) d.