Elizabeth I oak writing slope
Circa 1570 - 1580
England
W 27 1/2 × H 13 1/2 × D 20 1/4
Stock # Marh272
SOLD
Elizabeth I oak carved writing slope of large proportions, carved front board with intersecting guilloche, flanking an ornate lock plate. The lid carved with the initials I S and filled with black pitch. Completely original condition, untouched for many years with a dry dark grey surface. Fitted interior missing and bottom edge of lid cut off.