A late George IV mahogany and brass bound writing slope with shaped brass escutcheons and countersunk handles. A brass enscutcheon on the lid is inscribed 'Captain H. Napier Royal Navy'. The interior with a green velvet lined writing surface. Four small empty compartments and lidded pen tray with brass ring handle along the front edge. The lid has a ratchet adjusted support and book rest, the base with a drawer to one side. Complete with key. It belonged to Captain Henry Edward Napier (1789-1853).