Lot 775
A NAVAL OFFICERS CAMPAIGN WRITING SLOPE.
A brass bound mahogany writing slope with flush fitting carrying handles to either side and brass corner mounts and straps, the interior with baize lined writing surface, the lid containing the removable book rest for fixing to the lid when propped open, with a recessed key and two triangular headed bolts for fixing the desk to a surface for security or when at sea, the lower section with a sprung panel released by depressing a false screw head, revealing three concealed drawers, the base similarly sprung to reveal a further concealed compartment, and spaces for coins. 17.5cm high, 51cm wide, 17cm deep (closed).
