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A Coromandel Writing Slope by Mechi & Bazin
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A Coromandel Writing Slope by Mechi & Bazin

19th century
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A fine coromandel dome top 19th century writing slope by Mechi & Bazin. A superb little box with a patent Mordan & Co. lock, original glass and brass topped inkwells, the whole desk tidy compartment lined with original leather lining, a satinwood interior, original moire silk lining and still retaining its original velvet base.

A superb collectors item.

Size: 12.5/8" (32cm) wide x 10" (25.5cm) deep x 6" (15.2cm) high

Stock no: 4847

Circa 1860

Dealers note: this is a superb little box by well known London makers Mechi & Bazin dating around 1865. It's in superb condition with no veneer losses, a beautiful satinwood interior and would make an excellent acquisition for a specialist box collector.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 08559839
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Stamped Sampson Mordan patent lock: a celebrated mid-nineteenth-century London lockmaker.
Countersunk slotted screws on the brass hinges: period metalwork.
Coromandel veneer with slight movement at the joints: expected seasoning over time.
Original watered silk interior lining: intact Victorian detailing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA1079977
Dealers Internal Reference
4847
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Description
A fine coromandel dome top 19th century writing slope by Mechi & Bazin. A superb little box with a patent Mordan & Co. lock, original glass and brass topped inkwells, the whole desk tidy compartment lined with original leather lining, a satinwood interior, original moire silk lining and still retaining its original velvet base.
fig 1. A Victorian coromandel wood writing slope featuring distinct dark and golden brown grain patterns, a rounded top section, and a central brass keyhole.
fig 1. A Coromandel Writing Slope by Mechi & Bazin

A superb collectors item.

Size: 12.5/8" (32cm) wide x 10" (25.5cm) deep x 6" (15.2cm) high

Stock no: 4847

Circa 1860

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Dealers note: this is a superb little box by well known London makers Mechi & Bazin dating around 1865.
John Hubbard Antiques

It's in superb condition with no veneer losses, a beautiful satinwood interior and would make an excellent acquisition for a specialist box collector.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08559839
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Stamped Sampson Mordan patent lock: a celebrated mid-nineteenth-century London lockmaker.
Countersunk slotted screws on the brass hinges: period metalwork.
Coromandel veneer with slight movement at the joints: expected seasoning over time.
Original watered silk interior lining: intact Victorian detailing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA1079977
Dealers Internal Ref
4847
John Hubbard Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A Victorian coromandel wood writing slope featuring distinct dark and golden brown grain patterns, a rounded top section, and a central brass keyhole.
A coromandel writing slope by Mechi & Bazin
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel Wood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVariegated wood grain, Brass escutcheon, Domed rear section, Hinged slant front
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This Victorian coromandel writing slope by makers Mechi & Bazin originates from the 19th century and exemplifies the gentleman's library style. The box is made from coromandel wood, displaying distinct dark brown and golden brown variegated wood grain patterns with a polished finish, complemented by a central brass escutcheon on the hinged slant front and a domed rear section. Visible hardware includes metal hinges at the lower front edge. The slope measures 15.2 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep. Inside, the desk tidy compartment contains a patent Mordan & Co. lock, original glass and brass topped inkwells, an original leather lining, a satinwood interior, original moire silk lining, and the original velvet base. Suitable for placement on an office desk or within a study, this functional writing box provides a practical workspace accessory for organizing stationery while serving as a decorative piece for a desktop or collector's display.

FAQs

A Victorian writing slope is a wooden box with a sloped lid that unfolds to form an angled writing surface. Designed during the nineteenth century, these portable boxes stored inkwells, pens, paper, and correspondence for individuals on the move.

These boxes were constructed from solid hardwoods or timber frames covered in veneers such as coromandel, mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Internal writing surfaces were lined with velvet or skiver leather, while exterior fittings featured brass or mother-of-pearl.

Authentic pieces often feature maker plates or embossed stamps from established firms, such as Mechi & Bazin on the lock plate or interior rim. Other indicators include hand-cut dovetail joints, period lock mechanisms, and original brass hardware.

A writing slope can be styled closed on an office desk, library table, or console as a decorative focal point. It can also be displayed open on a sideboard to show the internal leather writing surface and stationery compartments.

Coromandel wood should be kept away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or splitting. Waxing periodically with a high-grade natural beeswax polish protects the finish and prevents the wood from drying out.
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