A lacquered papier mache writing slope, late 19th century

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A lacquered papier mache writing slope, late 19th century
of rectangular form, the sloping hinged cover and base with shaped edging, black ground with gilt-heightened and mother-of-pearl inset foliate arabesque and scrolling decoration, partitioned interior with velvet-lined slope and two brass mouted glass inkwells, restorations -- 16.5/8in. (42.4cm.) wide

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