Fine antique burr walnut writing slope by Asser & Sherwin

A fine antique burr walnut writing slope with brass banding, the top with vacant oval cartouche, the front with Bramah lock.

The slope opens to reveal a mahogany and coromandel fitted interior, the slope fitted with a new antique olive green skiver which lifts to reveal storage compartments beneath, the top compartment having three concealed coromandel veneered drawers, accessed by removing the right hand inkwell (as seen in the photo) and pressing down the floor of the section to release the spring mechanism.

Bearing makers label for Asser & Sherwin, Strand, London.

In superb condition after being recently professionally cleaned and French polished.

Fully working Bramah lock & key.

With two good quality brass topped inkwells.

c.1880

16" x 10" x 6"  (41cm x 26cm x 16cm) closed