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A Large Good Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Writing Slope
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A Large Good Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 17 April 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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A large good quality burr walnut and brass bound Victorian writing slope. The top with vacant brass cartouche with matching escutcheon, opening to reveal a beautiful replacement gilt tooled black skiver, of the highest quality, matching inkwells, pen tray, nib compartment and lidded stamp compartment. Under the top writing board a secret panel opens to reveal three secret drawers.

C1875

Size: 18" wide (45.7cm) x 10" deep (25.4cm) x 7" high (17.8cm)

Stock no: 4835

Dealers note: This slope, like all our stock, is in superb condition and suitable as a gift for a collector or loved one

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1050649
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4835
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A large good quality burr walnut and brass bound Victorian writing slope. The top with vacant brass cartouche with matching escutcheon, opening to reveal a beautiful replacement gilt tooled black skiver, of the highest quality, matching inkwells, pen tray, nib compartment and lidded stamp compartment. Under the top writing board a secret panel opens to reveal three secret drawers.
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing slope featuring polished brass corner brackets and an inset brass escutcheon.
fig 1. A Large Good Quality Burr Walnut Victorian Writing Slope

C1875

Size: 18" wide (45.7cm) x 10" deep (25.4cm) x 7" high (17.8cm)

Stock no: 4835

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Dealers note: This slope, like all our stock, is in superb condition and suitable as a gift for a collector or loved one.
John Hubbard Antiques
Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1050649
Dealers Internal Ref
4835
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
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Castle Ash
Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing slope featuring polished brass corner brackets and an inset brass escutcheon.
A large good quality burr walnut Victorian writing slope
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass corner brackets, Inset brass escutcheon, Hinged lid construction
  • SizeH 17.8 cm (7 in) x W 45.7 cm (18 in) x D 25.4 cm (10 in)

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A writing slope is a portable desk featuring a hinged, slanted lid designed for writing letters and storing stationery, which gained immense popularity during the Victorian era.

These boxes were typically constructed from solid secondary woods such as pine or mahogany, veneered with decorative hardwoods like burr walnut, rosewood, or coromandel, and embellished with brass corners and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate brass hardware, secondary wood linings like mahogany or cedar, and natural age-related patina on the interior velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Placement on a console table, bookshelf, or home office desk adds texture and historical interest, while closed boxes serve as discreet storage for modern desk clutter.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the veneer without damaging the historic finish.
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