19th Century antique camphor wood writing slope

£1,250.00

19th Century Chinese camphor wood and brass inlaid writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary rack with various sized compartments, there is a hinged lid which lifts up and over to reveal a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, also further compartments including a pen tray, brass recessed handles to the sides and a shaped bass plaque on the top with decorative line inlay, the writing slope is in excellent condition and has lovely figured wood throughout. Circa 1840