Lot 83 , A Victorian writing slope and a tea caddy slope length 36cm

A Victorian writing slope and a tea caddy slope length 36cm
Estimate £50-80

Tea caddy is in reasonable condition, the liner inside is intact, no damage. A little dusty inside but OK, it opens and closes.
The writing slope has a few large splits in the lid at the top and has some damage to the side and banding coming out the side, and inlay coming off the front edge. Inside the leather is OK, no tears or splits. There is slight chipping to the rims but reasonable and underneath a little veneer missing and one of the panels is loose.


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Sold for £30