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Victorian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope
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Victorian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 9 October 2024 · John Hubbard Antiques
This “Victorian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope” found a buyer.

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Description

A beautiful mahogany and brass inlaid Victorian writing slope. Wonderful rich mahogany veneers with double brass line inlays with ebony line inlay around the brass vacant engraving plate and escutcheon. Original lock with working key.

Inside are two opening writing boards with a quality black gilt embossed skiver, two inkwells and a pen tray.

Size: 16" 40.5cm) wide x 9.5/8" (24.5cm) deep x 5.1/8: (13cm) high

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4844

Dealers note: A super quality good looking slope, ideal as a gift.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1077106
Dealers Internal Reference
4844
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A beautiful mahogany and brass inlaid Victorian writing slope.
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Wonderful rich mahogany veneers with double brass line inlays with ebony line inlay around the brass vacant engraving plate and escutcheon.
John Hubbard Antiques

Original lock with working key.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing slope featuring symmetrical brass string inlay and a central brass plaque on the lid.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope

Inside are two opening writing boards with a quality black gilt embossed skiver, two inkwells and a pen tray.

Size: 16" 40.5cm) wide x 9.5/8" (24.5cm) deep x 5.1/8: (13cm) high

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4844

Dealers note: A super quality good looking slope, ideal as a gift.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1077106
Dealers Internal Ref
4844
John Hubbard Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing slope featuring symmetrical brass string inlay and a central brass plaque on the lid.
Victorian mahogany and brass inlaid writing slope
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing slope featuring symmetrical brass string inlay and a central brass plaque on the lid.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass string inlay, Central brass escutcheon, Hinged lid, Fitted interior
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

Writing slopes became popular in the 19th century as portable desks for correspondence, featuring a slanted surface for writing and internal compartments for ink, pens, and stationery.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with brass corner brackets, escutcheons, and inlaid stringing.

Authentic items generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass hardware, secondary woods consistent with the era, and natural wear and patination.

Such objects serve as functional display pieces on a console table, bookshelf, or home office desk, adding texture and historical interest to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional applications of microcrystalline wax to protect the polished surface.
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