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Large Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys
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Large Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys

19th century
Sold 7 May 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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A superb quality burr walnut writing slope. Brass bound with brass line inlay, oblong brass engraving plate with matching escutcheon, fully working Bramah lock with two original keys. The interior still has its original tooled skiver in excellent condition, concealed hidden panel with three secret drawers, and locking top board with original key. The desk tidy has a stationery compartments, a lift out burr walnut veneered pen tray, nib compartment and a further walnut veneered lidded compartments.

Size: 20" (50.8cm) wide x 11" (28cm) deep x 7.1/2" (19cm) high.

Circa: 1875

Stock no: 4863

Dealers note: This is a spectacular example in fabulous condition and has all original keys. A perfect gift for a special person or collector.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1078241
Dealers Internal Reference
4863
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A superb quality burr walnut writing slope.
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Brass bound with brass line inlay, oblong brass engraving plate with matching escutcheon, fully working Bramah lock with two original keys.
John Hubbard Antiques

The interior still has its original tooled skiver in excellent condition, concealed hidden panel with three secret drawers, and locking top board with original key. The desk tidy has a stationery compartments, a lift out burr walnut veneered pen tray, nib compartment and a further walnut veneered lidded compartments.

fig 1. A closed rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing slope with brass banding and a central lock, resting on a wooden surface.
fig 1. Large Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys

Size: 20" (50.8cm) wide x 11" (28cm) deep x 7.1/2" (19cm) high.

Circa: 1875

Stock no: 4863

Dealers note: This is a spectacular example in fabulous condition and has all original keys. A perfect gift for a special person or collector.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078241
Dealers Internal Ref
4863
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A closed rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing slope with brass banding and a central lock, resting on a wooden surface.
Large Victorian walnut writing slope with Bramah lock and keys
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass banding, Inlaid escutcheon, Burr walnut veneer, Bramah lock
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 50.8 cm (20 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable, hinged box designed to open into a slanted writing surface, featuring internal compartments for inkwells, pens, and stationery, which became highly popular during the 19th century.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid secondary woods such as mahogany, pine, or oak, and veneered with exotic hardwoods like burr walnut or coromandel, often accented with brass banding and inlaid escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally feature period joinery such as dovetail construction, hand-cut screws, high-security locks by makers like Bramah or Chubb, and natural ageing characteristics within the timber and interior velvet or leather linings.

This piece can be displayed closed on a console table or sideboard to add textual warmth and historical contrast to a contemporary living space, or utilised functionally on a modern home office desk.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and apply occasional applications of quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished surface.
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