An Anglo-Indian rosewood and ivory inlaid writing slope on a rosewood and ivory mounted stand, third quarter 18th century with a conjoined hinged top, the slope opening to a void, the pen compartment to the rear fitted, ivory inlaid with a central spray of flowers, within floral borders, the base with ivory guttae feet77.5cm. high, 44cm. wide, 35.5cm. deep; 2ft. 6 1/2in., 1ft. 5 1/4in., 1ft. 2in.Condition reportAn unusual form and of pleasing proportions. Generally good condition. Hinges to slope relocated/possibly replaced and filler at these sites. Ivory veneers with repairs and filler at these sites notably to corners and peripheral edges and small losses throughout. Interior of slope with natural age split. Rosewood surface with some natural fading and some old marks and scratches. Stand with repaired break and movement, to side of shaped stretcher, which will benefit from further attention. The ivory guttea feet with losses to moulded collars. Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
An Anglo-Indian rosewood and ivory inlaid writing slope on a rosewood and ivory mounted stand, third quarter 18th century with a conjoined hinged top, the slope opening to a void, the pen compartment to the rear fitted, ivory inlaid with a central spray of flowers, within floral borders, the base with ivory guttae feet77.5cm. high, 44cm. wide, 35.5cm. deep; 2ft. 6 1/2in., 1ft. 5 1/4in., 1ft. 2in.Condition reportAn unusual form and of pleasing proportions. Generally good condition. Hinges to slope relocated/possibly replaced and filler at these sites. Ivory veneers with repairs and filler at these sites notably to corners and peripheral edges and small losses throughout. Interior of slope with natural age split. Rosewood surface with some natural fading and some old marks and scratches. Stand with repaired break and movement, to side of shaped stretcher, which will benefit from further attention. The ivory guttea feet with losses to moulded collars. Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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