English burled walnut writing slope, 19th c., the top and facade with brass inlaid escutcheons and stringwork, the interior fitted with ink receptacles, pencil storage, and stamp trough, leather writing surface with gilt embossed palmette border, over open storage, alligatoring to finish on top, approx 6.25"h, 14"w, 9.25"d, 9.5lbs

08/19/2026: The desk folds in alignment, the hinges operate smoothly, I note spotting and wear to brass elements, small segment of missing trim, the inset leather writing surface sits slightly askew, inner locks do not catch, all commensurate with age and use

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