Large 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope With Key. SOLD 2 x pepper shakers

2 x pepper shakers

signed and titled 'Privet Hawk Moth'

The gilt frame shows wear but arguably adds character to the painting giving the appearance of a window frame through which one is viewing the scene

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Large 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope With Key. SOLD 2 x pepper shakersA wonderful example of a 19th Century writing slope. Rosewood inlaid with Mother of Pearl detail. The writing slope boasts its original key and a working lock. The inner boards folds out to reveal blue velvet lining. The brass lock to keep the board in place once opened functions perfectly. The pen rest can be removed to reveal a small secret compartment beneath. There is a small amount of wear to the front right corner (please see photographs).