Early Victorian Rosewood & Birds Eye Maple Marquetry Writing Slope, c.1840. Lighting All remaining pages are clean

All remaining pages are clean and bright

Width of front panel: 56cm

A large early 18th century oak mule chest

Height: 71cm

The pill box is in a very good condition throughout

Early Victorian Rosewood & Birds Eye Maple Marquetry Writing Slope, c.1840. Lighting All remaining pages are cleanA stunning early Victorian rosewood, bird eye maple and mother of pearl writing slope lap desk. The writing slope boasts exceptional marquetry depicting stylised themes from nature. The box opens to reveal a writing surface covered with later purple baize, and compartments for pens, inkwells and paper. All hinges open and close with ease. A lock mechanism is in place internally, however the key hole has been covered with mother of pearl externally.