AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING ESCRITOIRE/WRITING SLOPE FROM LLOYDS COFFEE HOUSE, CIRCA 1801
constructed in brass-bound mahogany with several maker's labels inscribed Games, St. Paul's Churchyard, secret recess and accessories including candle sconces, reading slope rest, pen holders etc., inscribed inside lower document compartment C. D. Symonds / Lloyds Coffee House / London / 9 January 1801, with brass plaque set into lid inscribed J. W. Grigg (wear, missing components and main key) -- 8 x 24 x 11½in. (20 x 61 x 29cm.)

Condition Report
16in. split to lid; missing book rail, ink wells, main key, re-lined, stains and marking, marks to section above secret panel, replaced drawer securing pin etc.

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