Victorian Japanned Writing Slope with Decorative Enamel Inlays & a Fitted Interior with Black Velvet, Set of 2

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope with Decorative Enamel Inlays & A Fitted Interior with Black Velvet

Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast.

Item is sold with a new notepad, the rest of the items are used for illustrative purposes.

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers. Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials. Some desks also had concealed storage compartments.