Monumental Rosewood Brass Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1840 Scientific Instruments

Monumental Rosewood Brass Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1840 Scientific InstrumentsA superb early 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid writing slope table desk of monumental proportions at over half a metre wide. The exterior boasts exceptional graining with continuity ensured at every join. The brass inlay has hints of Anglo Indian influence with swirls and circles to each corner of the box. Brass escutcheon and brass campaign handles. Key absent. The lid has two small brass holes in which a book stand can be placed. The original

Green cloth boards

2 x salt shakers

Weight: 742 grams

All volumes are uniformly half bound in calf leather with four raised bands

some volumes mores so than others

Length: 20cm

with the initials 'NC' engraved

There are two short drawers over six long graduated drawers

'The Plays Of William Shakespeare

Both the jaguar and plinth are in a very good condition

Depth: 13cm

Please note that the dispenser has not been tested