A superb example of an early 19th Century campaign writing slope. It is made of mahogany with recessed brass military style handles, brass edges and the most wonderful ornate brass inlay. It also has a brass cartouche which is engraved "Mons P.Petit".
Inside, the box is fitted with a lovely blue/green writing surface with a tooled edge. It comes with a pair of brass capped military inkwells with screw tops, a pen tray and two lidded compartments. Below the writing surface is a secret compartment hiding three small drawers which springs open when a piece of wood on the far side of the box is pushed. There is also a long drawer on the side of the box which pulls out when a brass pin is lifted.
It is in excellent condition for its age. It comes with a working key for the interior slope, although not for the main box. A section of brass inlay on the front has been replaced at some point in its life (see photo) but there are no major damages to the wood exterior, just some small knocks and minor signs of age and use and it displays beautifully.
