View Larger Image   Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope.   Description: A large, Victorian period, brass-bound, burr walnut writing box of oblong shape, with fitted interior, and drawer in the base. The interior is fitted with a set of 3 secret drawers, hidden behind a sprung panel. These have little fabric ribbon pull handles. The writing slope is leather-covered, with gold tooling. One original ink bottle, although the cap is a probably ring-in. The edges of the box are bound in bevelled brass, and there is a line of double fine brass stringing inside this on all sides. It has a brass lock and escutcheon plate, and also a brass presentation panel on the lid (unengraved). Box measures : Width 45cm, depth 27cm, height 21cm (17.1/2 inches by 10.5/8 inches by 8.1/4 inches). Condition: Basically sound. The top has a crack through the veneer across one corner (see photos of lid). There is a round veneer repair on one side (old), and various small bubbles etc. The brass stringing has some lengths absent. Inside, the leather to the slope is split along the join of the two sections. There is chipping to the black veneer interior edges and the tag with which one pulls up the slope surface to access the interior of the box, has been reglued. The spring to the hidden drawers is accessed by pulling up the partition next to the inkwell, and works extremely well.Basically, all wear is commensurate with the age of the box, and with use. It is a handsome item, and burr walnut is a very attractive finish. We have further photos available if you email us.     Contact:   Anticus Antiques Seller:   Dealer/Mall    View Seller's Policy Seller Accepts:   We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Paypal and Western Union payments. Additional Information: All prices are quoted in US dollars. All goods must be paid for within 7 days of ordering, or they will be returned to sale and the order cancelled. We are unable accept credit card transactions from countries where we cannot verify the address of the card-holder. Credit Card Users: We are based in New Zealand, and to process your credit card, we have to convert your purchase price to New Zealand dollars at the exchange rate of the day. There is often a small difference in exchange rates between the day we process, and the day your bank charges you. This fluctuation could be in your favour or not. We are unable to accept personal cheques from countries outside New Zealand. New Zealand buyers must pay purchase price plus GST. Money Orders: please ensure that only International Money Orders are used, (i.e. money orders that are drawn on US or English Banks, not a Post Office). For money order payments, we only accept Western Union. Some higher priced items can only be purchased through a verified Paypal account, or an address confirmed account.     Price:   $679.00  USD   Convert Currency Quantity Available:   1 Est. Shipping:   Quoted at time of purchase Ship Internationally:   Yes   (Quoted at time of purchase) Shipping Paid By:   Buyer     Reference #:   274 Condition:   Good++ Circa:   Unknown Additional photos

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