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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope
Worboys Antiques
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Worboys Antiques

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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Late 19th century mahogany writing slope having campaign style handles and owners cartouche ( uninscribed ) having the original scriber which has storage space below , a pen tray with a section underneath and space for inkwells . Complete with working lock & key , when open the depth is 52 cm .

Height

13 cm / 5 "

Width

48 cm / 19"

Depth

25.5 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Commensurate With Age

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107939
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378005
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Description
Late 19th century mahogany writing slope having campaign style handles and owners cartouche ( uninscribed ) having the original scriber which has storage space below , a pen tray with a section underneath and space for inkwells . Complete with working lock & key , when open the depth is 52 cm .
fig 1. A rectangular late nineteenth-century mahogany writing box with a brass decorative cartouche on the lid and a matching brass keyhole escutcheon on the front face.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope

Height

13 cm / 5 "

Width

48 cm / 19"

Depth

25.5 cm / 10 "

Good Condition Commensurate With Age

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107939
Dealers Internal Ref
378005
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
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A rectangular late nineteenth-century mahogany writing box with a brass decorative cartouche on the lid and a matching brass keyhole escutcheon on the front face.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope
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A writing slope is a portable wooden box featuring a hinged, angled interior surface designed for writing letters during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods or veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring brass corners, lock plates, and fitted interiors.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature period joinery such as dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, natural surface patination, and fitted interior compartments for inkwells.

Position the box closed on an office desk, console table, or bookshelf to serve as a functional storage container for stationery and a decorative accent.

Maintain the polished timber surface by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying beeswax periodically, avoiding direct heat sources and excessive humidity.
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