A fine quality mid Victorian figured coromandel lap desk or writing slope with superb original fitted interior complete with ink wells c.1870. The exterior veneered in figured coromandel and decorated with fretted and engraved brass overlays; sloping hinged front and domed hinged back section. The sloping front section folding over to form a writing surface, and the domed rear section opening to reveal a fitted pen and ink compartment. The sloping writing surface covered in the original purple velvet with gilt tooled edge, the rear of the surface opening to access a satinwood lined storage ...compartment. The rear pen and ink section with dished pen tray to the centre and two domed top lids set either side which have storage compartments underneath. Original cut crystal ink wells to either end with engraved gilt brass lids which compliment with matching gilded hinges and lock fittings. The finest quality and presented in outstanding original condition with a rich colour and polish. Dimensions are with the desk closed; open the desk extends to 16.5" deep.