FINE QUALITY ENGLISH ZEBRAWOOD WRITING SLANT WITH ROYAL BLUE GILT EMBOSSED LEATHER WRITING SURFACE,19th century. Lock marked B. Baker, London. Rectangular zebrawood box having an engraved medallion to cover, 'Presented to T.C.Hall by the reverend W.H. Bleaden on behalf of the teachers and pupils of St. Andrews' Sunday School, Aberdeen on the ocassion of his marriage. July, 1879. Opens to gilt-embossed royal blue leather writing surface which opens to two compartments, the first for stationary, the second having two short drawers. Compartments for pen knibs and inkwells. - 6" high x 14" wide x 9 1/2" deep. Estimate $300-400
PROVENANCE: Estate of Sallie Harper Helm, Easton, MD
Minor areas of loss in several areas. Ink wells are not present. One compartment to left of pen recess lacking divider and cover. Key is a new replacement.
