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Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope 1860
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Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope 1860

19th century
Sold 24 December 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A beautiful fully original rosewood writing slope. A decorative example with strong brass bounding around the edging and brass stringing around the piece. The brass carries through to the escutcheon plate and the centre plate with the date 1861. It also comprises of two flush brass handles to each side. The interior showcases the writing slope section with black leather and two ink wells. A secret drawer compartment is reveals by pulling up a division wall. Truly a super all round good conditioned writing slope dating Victorian 1860’s.

Materials:

Rosewood and brass

Age:

1860's

Size:

Length: 40cm

Width: 24.5cm

Height: 13.5cm

Reference Number: 7275b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1063551
Dealers Internal Reference
7275b
Dealers Notes

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Description
A beautiful fully original rosewood writing slope.
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A decorative example with strong brass bounding around the edging and brass stringing around the piece.
Michael Johnson Antiques

The brass carries through to the escutcheon plate and the centre plate with the date 1861. It also comprises of two flush brass handles to each side. The interior showcases the writing slope section with black leather and two ink wells. A secret drawer compartment is reveals by pulling up a division wall. Truly a super all round good conditioned writing slope dating Victorian 1860’s.

Materials:

Rosewood and brass

Age:

1860's

Size:

Length: 40cm

Width: 24.5cm

Height: 13.5cm

Reference Number: 7275b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope to the 1860s.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063551
Dealers Internal Ref
7275b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
Location
Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
Michael Johnson Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian rosewood writing slope featuring brass stringing inlay and an escutcheon on a wooden surface.
Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope 1860
Ref: SA1063551
A rectangular Victorian rosewood writing slope featuring brass stringing inlay and an escutcheon on a wooden surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass stringing inlay, Brass escutcheon, Cartouche
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 24.5 cm (10 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes became popular in the 19th century as portable desks designed for correspondence and storage of writing implements before the widespread use of fountain pens and stationary home desks.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring dovetail joints, brass corner mounts, and inlaid brass stringing for reinforcement and decoration.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate brass hardware, secret compartments behind dummy drawers, and genuine age-related wear on the timber and interior velvet or leather liners.

Place the closed box on a side table, console, or bookshelf to add textural warmth, historical contrast, and concealed storage to contemporary living spaces.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding liquid cleaners that can damage the polish and brass inlay.
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