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Excellent Quality 19th Century Writing Slope
The Fine Art Fund
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Excellent Quality 19th Century Writing Slope

19th century
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For sale a very fine quality writing slope in very good condition made of satinwood, ebony and mother of pearl, with secret compartment and with the original silk velvet surface and border, some damage to velvet and one area lost border, this is one of the best and most original writing slopes that one could hope for.

English circa 1830

TF64

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

The Fine Art Fund has dated this Victorian Inlaid Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

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Description
For sale a very fine quality writing slope in very good condition made of satinwood, ebony and mother of pearl, with secret compartment and with the original silk velvet surface and border, some damage to velvet and one area lost border, this is one of the best and most original writing slopes that one could hope for.

English circa 1830

TF64

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

The Fine Art Fund has dated this Victorian Inlaid Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

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SA1066250
Dealers Internal Ref
TF064
The Fine Art Fund
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024

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Archive I A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden writing slope featuring intricate floral mother-of-pearl inlay framing rich figured wood with a central escutcheon.

Excellent Quality 19th Century Writing Slope

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A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden writing slope featuring intricate floral mother-of-pearl inlay framing rich figured wood with a central escutcheon.
Excellent Quality 19th Century Writing Slope
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Writing slopes, also known as lap desks, were introduced in the late eighteenth century and gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century. Designed as portable workstations, they allowed individuals to write letters while travelling, featuring fold-out felt or leather writing surfaces alongside compartments for inkwells, quills, and stationery.

Victorian writing slopes were typically constructed from hard woods such as rosewood, mahogany, walnut, or coromandel. Decorative elements frequently incorporated brass corners, mother-of-pearl marquetry, ebony banding, and velvet or skiver leather interiors.

Authentic pieces often show hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, natural age-related shrinkage in the timber, and period locks marked by historic makers. Original patina on brass fittings or inlay work, alongside wear on the original leather or baize lining, also indicates genuine age.

A writing slope functions as a refined accent piece when displayed closed on a study desk, console table, or bookshelf. Alternatively, displaying it open reveals the internal compartments, adding textural interest to a library or living room tabletop.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking of the timber and inlay. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could loosen delicate marquetry.
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