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Item Report
British Campaign Period Mahogany Writing Slope
By: Unknown
Style: Campaign Period
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Mahogany, Brass
Age: Circa 1840
Condition: Very Good (consistent wear with age, no major damage)
Value: $800 - $1,200
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in the provided images
Date: 2025-10-19 02:44:03.907340
Description:
This is a British Campaign Period writing box or chest, crafted from mahogany with brass bindings and fittings. Such boxes were popular during the early to mid-19th century, designed for portability and durability during military campaigns. The interior features compartments for writing implements and documents.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
The piece appears to be a genuine example of a 19th-century campaign writing box with appropriate signs of age and wear.
Individual Images:
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Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very Good (consistent wear with age, no major damage)
Identification Score: 95%
The item's design, materials, and construction techniques are consistent with genuine British Campaign Period writing boxes.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The piece shows appropriate patina, wear, and craftsmanship typical of the mid-19th century.
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Keywords
British, Campaign Period, Writing Box, Mahogany, 19th Century, Portable, Military
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