Lot 153 , A Victorian mahogany writing slope

A Victorian mahogany writing slope
Estimate £100-150

There are several light scuffs and scratches to entire exterior. There is a split visible to the lid, most noticeable to the back right corner. There is another split to the back left. When opened it is noticeable that the pulling tabs have worn away and the leather has split horizontally across the crease. When the bottom inner section is opened it becomes visible that there is a split running the length of the slope to the base, not visible from the exterior as it is covered in felt. There is also another smaller split just above this at the left hand side. There are several small nicks, chips, etc. to edges and corners


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Sold for £110