A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND BRASS BOUND PRESENTATION WRITING SLOPE,?the rectangular box opening to reveal a gilt-tooled black leather inset writing surface, two glass ink bottles with brass lids and a pen tray, the lid inlaid with brass escutcheon bearing presentation inscription dated 1887. 50cm by 26cm by 17cm;?AND ANOTHER SMALLER VICTORIAN WALNUT AND BRASS BOUND WRITING SLOPE, with gilt-tooled interior and secret draw,?34cm by 23cm by 15cm (2)The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Large writing slope in good to fair condition, brass banding lifting in some areas and some splits noted to wood, one compartment lacking cover, general wear and some chips to edges and corners. Smaller example with wear to brass and splits noted to wood, damage to tooled surface, lock not working.