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Writing slope, XF247, English, unknown maker, early nineteenth century, mahogany, leather and baize. ©Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Photograph: Hugh Kelly.
Writing slope, English, unknown maker, early nineteenth century
Mahogany with leather and baize
Height: 10.8cm
Width (top): 68.5 cm
Depth: 45.5cm
Width (top): 68.5 cm
Depth: 45.5cm
Museum number: XF247
Not on display
Curatorial note
Open underneath with baize covered runners to its triangular sides; top inset with black morocco with a stamped anthemion border.
The stamped border is similar to that on the leather inset into the Walpole desk, XF261.
The stamped border is similar to that on the leather inset into the Walpole desk, XF261.
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