A fine and large Regency period brass inlaid writing slope. The exterior with decorative floral inlay and brass line inlay, with shaped vacant engraving plate, matching escutcheon and working lock and key. Inside a top quality new replacement lamb skiver inlay with gilt and blind embossing, a pen tray, pair of inkwells, nib/stamp compartment and a lidded compartment.
The top opens to two lift -up writing boards, the top one opening to a concealed panel, which is sprung by a carefully hidden pressure point, which reveals three secret drawers.
 
Size: 19.3/4" x 10.1/4" x 7" high (50cm x 26cm x 17.7cm)
 
Circa 1830
 
Stock no: 4935