British Colonial Teakwood Writing Slope Box
Early 20th centurySGD 4,200
A British colonial campaign writing slope box. Constructed of solid teakwood with brass banding to the edges and brass countersunk carrying handles. When the lower drawer is pulled out, the tambour roll top slides back revealing a lift up interior.
The box further opens down to reveal a writing surface with a compartment for paper beneath and having small secret drawers hidden behind a sprung panel.
Campaign or “knock down” furniture was portable military furniture and used by British officers when they set out for a campaign in India. Writing boxes had a practical use, as officials were obligated to send regular communication regarding trade and political developments on a regular basis. As these had to be copied three to four times, these writing and document boxes became almost indispensable items of furniture
The box is in good condition and has been lovingly restored and finished to its former glory using a traditional form of French polishing and waxing.
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Malabar Coast
British colonial India
H: 25 cm W: 49 cm D: 35 cm
H: 9 ¾ “ W: 19 ¼” D: 13 ¾”
