A Richly Figured Walnut & Brass Bound Victorian Writing Slope sub-Curios Hippos have a huge mouth

Hippos have a huge mouth

and has the original heavy working lock with a recent custom-made key

These all come in their original boxes and have accompanying notes to be read to the child whilst the slides are projected

and applied sterling silver with a foliate Art Nouveau design in botanical outline

the oak clock with a shaped

A Richly Figured Walnut & Brass Bound Victorian Writing Slope sub-Curios Hippos have a huge mouthOrigin: English Period: Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1860 Height: 6 inches Depth: 9 inches Width: 12 inches Open Length: 18 inches Of good proportions, having a brass escutcheon, blank shield to lid, original ink well and key, the writing slope is of beautifully figured walnut with a rich, deep patina. The morocco leather writing surface hides the two internal compartments for storing stationery, and the boxwood interior includes the