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Early Victorian Burr Oak and Yew Writing Slope
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Early Victorian Burr Oak and Yew Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 23 November 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Early Victorian Burr Oak and Yew Writing Slope” found a buyer.

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Description

A Victorian burr oak and yew banded writing slope with original fitted interior. The burr oak and yew banded edged exterior with drawer to the base and brass handles to the sides; the drawer compartment with internal locking pin. The box opening and folding over to form a writing surface with original crimson colour velvet covered surface. The writing slope opening to reveal a yew lined interior with pen and ink trays to the top edge and a further internal drawer below the surface, hinged opening storage compartments to both sides of the slope. Presented in superb original condition with a wonderful rich colour and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 19.25" wide x 10.25" deep when closed and extending to 21" deep when fully open x 8" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Oak Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1106940
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40238
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A Victorian burr oak and yew banded writing slope with original fitted interior.
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The burr oak and yew banded edged exterior with drawer to the base and brass handles to the sides; the drawer compartment with internal locking pin.
Sturmans Antiques

The box opening and folding over to form a writing surface with original crimson colour velvet covered surface. The writing slope opening to reveal a yew lined interior with pen and ink trays to the top edge and a further internal drawer below the surface, hinged opening storage compartments to both sides of the slope. Presented in superb original condition with a wonderful rich colour and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 19.25" wide x 10.25" deep when closed and extending to 21" deep when fully open x 8" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Oak Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106940
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40238
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

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An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Victorian Burr Oak and Yew Writing Slope

Archive II An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon. View VI
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Location
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
180
Sold
10,946
An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon.
Early Victorian Burr Oak and Yew Writing Slope
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An antique rectangular wooden box with highly figured burr oak and yew veneers, featuring a central diamond-shaped escutcheon.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Oak, Yew
  • ColourAmber Brown
  • MotifsFigured burr veneer, Diamond escutcheon, Rectangular hinged box
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 26.5 cm (10 in)

A writing slope is a portable, slant-topped box used historically for correspondence, featuring internal compartments for writing implements, paper, and inkwells.

They were typically constructed from a secondary softwood or hardwood base, covered in decorative veneers such as burr oak, mahogany, walnut, or yew, and often accented with brass hinges, locks, and mother-of-pearl escutcheons.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional brass hardware, and the construction of the interior compartments, which should show age-appropriate wear and patination.

It can be placed closed upon a console table, desk, or sideboard as an accent piece, adding texture, history, and functional hidden storage to a modern room.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the antique finish.
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