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19th Century Writing Slope
A lovely 19th century mahogany and brass bound writing slope, once the property of Henry Edward O'Neill (see details below)having a brass plaque to the top bearing his name. The interior revealing a red leather writing surface with two secret drawers beneath.In good original condition.
Henry Edward O’Neill FRGS, FRAS, RN, (1848 -1925) was a Royal Navy Officer and British Explorer of Central Africa. He served as HBM Consul, Mozambique. O’Neill was a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and Royal Geographical Society, as well as an honorary corresponding member of the Scottish Geographical Society. He was the 1885 recipient of the Royal Geographical Society gold medal.
Some of his published works include, Journey from Mozambique to Lake Scirwa, and Discovery of Lake Amaramba, and Astronomical Observations between Mozambique Coast and Lake Nyassa. His narrative of first encounter in 1882 with residents of the plateau south of Mozambique’s Ruvuma Region was the earliest written record of the area.
Size : 16" W x 10" D x 7" H (closed) 16" x 20" (open)
Material(s) :
Mahogany
Product Code :
BC 2848
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