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Walnut Victorian Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
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Walnut Victorian Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

19th century
Sold 5 August 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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A lovely little walnut wring slope. Victorian, brass bound, with vacant cartouche and matching lock plate, original locj with workingkey, inside there is an original silver plated inkwell, pen tray and nib holder. Behind a spring loaded secret panel are two drawers.

Original tooled balck skiver in pretty good shape, but not perfect, which we will replace at no cost to someone that prefers perfection to originalty.

Size: 11.3/4" (29.8cm) x 8.7/8" (22.5cm) x 5.3/4" (14.5cn) High

Stock no: 4820

Circa 1875

Dealers Note: Would make an excellent gift. Postage to UK address via Royal Mail Tracked 48, just £15. Overseas. mailing available, price on application.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
29.8cm (11.73")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156430
Dealers Internal Reference
4820
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A lovely little walnut wring slope.
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Victorian, brass bound, with vacant cartouche and matching lock plate, original locj with workingkey, inside there is an original silver plated inkwell, pen tray and nib holder.
John Hubbard Antiques

Behind a spring loaded secret panel are two drawers.

fig 1. A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock.
fig 1. Walnut Victorian Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Original tooled balck skiver in pretty good shape, but not perfect, which we will replace at no cost to someone that prefers perfection to originalty.

Size: 11.3/4" (29.8cm) x 8.7/8" (22.5cm) x 5.3/4" (14.5cn) High

Stock no: 4820

Circa 1875

Dealers Note: Would make an excellent gift. Postage to UK address via Royal Mail Tracked 48, just £15. Overseas. mailing available, price on application.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
29.8cm (11.73")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156430
Dealers Internal Ref
4820
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Walnut Victorian Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Archive II A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View X
Archive XI A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock. View XII
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Telephone 01562 701020
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Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
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A rectangular dark walnut writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping bands, and an escutcheon plate with a key inserted in the front lock.
Walnut Victorian brass bound writing slope with secret drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Strapwork inlay, Shield escutcheon, Secret compartments
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 29.8 cm (12 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes became extremely popular during the 19th century as portable desks for correspondence, featuring a sloping lid that opened to reveal a slanted writing surface, inkwells, and storage compartments.

These boxes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently reinforced with brass strapping and corners to withstand travel, alongside velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass hardware with natural oxidisation, secondary softwood linings, and concealed secret drawers operated by hidden spring mechanisms or release pins.

Place the closed box on a console table, bookshelf, or desk as a textural decorative accent that doubles as functional storage for small items or stationery.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent warping, and periodically nourish the wood with a traditional beeswax polish while avoiding harsh liquid cleaners on the brass.
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