Furniture & Works of Art - 6th July 2016
Lot 119
A George IV mahogany and brass mounted writing slope
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £300
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Description
A George IV mahogany and brass mounted writing slope, the hinged lid centred with a vacant plaque, the interior with a later baize lined writing surface with a pair of lidded compartments, a pen tray and a pair of inkwells, with a pair of gilt brass sconces, with a lift-out compartment with a sunken brass handle revealing rulers and a Highclere Castle game card dated 1895, with a secret spring loaded panel revealing drawers, with a brass lock stamped 'TURNERS W-H. ... TON, PATENT', with sunken side carrying handles, 17.5cm high, 50.3cm wide.