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Victorian Walnut Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 18 November 2024 · John Hubbard Antiques
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Description

A Victorian walnut writing slope. A really clean example from about 1890, with brass corners. vacant engraving plate and matching escutcheon plate. The interior contains a pen tray, inkwell, nib tray and nice black and gilt embossed lamb skiver.

Size: 13.1/4" (35cm) wide x 9" (22.8) deep x 6" (15.3cm) high.

Circa 1890

Stock no: 4870

Dealers note: This is a really tidy box in excellent condition and very suitable as a gift

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.3cm (6.02")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
22.8cm (8.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090958
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4870
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Description
A Victorian walnut writing slope. A really clean example from about 1890, with brass corners. vacant engraving plate and matching escutcheon plate. The interior contains a pen tray, inkwell, nib tray and nice black and gilt embossed lamb skiver.

Size: 13.1/4" (35cm) wide x 9" (22.8) deep x 6" (15.3cm) high.

Circa 1890

Stock no: 4870

Dealers note: This is a really tidy box in excellent condition and very suitable as a gift

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
15.3cm (6.02")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
22.8cm (8.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090958
Dealers Internal Ref
4870
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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John Hubbard Antiques

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Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope featuring polished brass corner guards and a central escutcheon plate.
Victorian walnut writing slope
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope featuring polished brass corner guards and a central escutcheon plate.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Escutcheon plate, Hinged lid, Figured wood grain
  • SizeH 15.3 cm (6 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 22.8 cm (9 in)

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A writing slope is a portable, hinged box designed to fold open and create an inclined writing surface, which historically housed compartments for paper, inkwells, and correspondence materials during the 19th century.

These boxes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently accented with brass corner brackets, escutcheons, and inlaid veneers to provide both structural durability and decorative appeal.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction techniques such as dovetail joinery, hand-cut screws, natural ageing of the timber, and fitted internal compartments lined with velvet, leather, or watered silk.

This piece can be displayed closed upon a console table, desk, or bookcase as a functional decorative object, or opened to exhibit vintage writing implements within a study or living room.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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