Exceptionally fine mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope, with richly carved foliate and floral detail opening to a fold-out writing slope with fitted storage, drawers, and ink wells decorated with bone dots. This box has panels of solid ebony, and the quality of the carving is particularly accomplished.
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