A Gentleman’s Cabinet of Curiosities | The Collection of the late Naim Attallah, CBE

A Gentleman’s Cabinet of Curiosities | The Collection of the late Naim Attallah, CBE

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An Anglo-Indian rosewood and ivory inlaid writing slope on a rosewood and ivory mounted stand, third quarter 18th century

Lot Closed

November 23, 04:26 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

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 feet

77.5cm. high, 44cm. wide, 35.5cm. deep; 2ft. 6 1/2in., 1ft. 5 1/4in., 1ft. 2in.

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