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Antique French Gilt Bronze & Agate Writing Slope Lap Desk Set C1870

Antique French Gilt Bronze & Agate Writing Slope Lap Desk Set C1870 | Ref. no. A3402 | Regent Antiques Sold
Ref: A3402
Price: £ 0.00
This is a wonderful antique French Gothic revival writing slope in gilt bronze with wonderful cut brass decoration and...

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This is a wonderful antique French Gothic revival writing slope in gilt bronze with wonderful cut brass decoration and agate  mounts,   dating from Circa 1870.

The neo-gothic mounts incised with scrolling foliage, and the sides fitted with decorative bracket-shaped carrying handles.

The slope  opening to form a writing surface fitted with a blue leather writing surface.

The barrel-topped pen box opening to a fitted interior with a pair of inkwells, gilt brass paper knife and ormolu handled pencil and pen with two blue silk covered compartments with stationary slots.

Complete with the original working Bramah lock and key.
 

There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.
 

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.



Dimensions in cm:

Height 16 x Width 30.5 x Depth 25

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 10 inches

Our reference: A3402

Bramah
is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex.

Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine.

Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight.

The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock and 70 years ahead of Yale. Original Bramah locks are most often found on the highest quality homes and furniture.


Dimensions in cm:

Height 16 x Width 30.5 x Depth 25

Dimensions in inches:

Height 6 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 10 inches

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