A Victorian macassar ebony, brass, mother of pearl and abalone marquetry writing slope, the front inlaid an urn flanked by a pair of Ho-Ho birds amidst scrolling foliage and flowers, the interior with a plush lined slope, a pair of inkwells, a pen tray and two lidded compartments and two secret drawers, 4.25in (10.5cm) h, 15in (37.8cm) w, 10in 25.3cm) d.
