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Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope
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Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 10 November 2025 · FB Antiques
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Description

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope with Brass Mounts

Item Code: LC1115

Circa 1870

A highly decorative Victorian burr walnut writing slope of compact proportions, adorned with pierced and engraved brass mounts in a Gothic Revival style. The richly figured burr walnut case opens to reveal a fitted interior with compartments for inkwells, pens, and stationery, along with a fold-down leather-lined writing surface.

This charming 19th-century portable desk offers both elegance and practicality, making it a superb addition to any antique collection or home office setting.

Key Features:

* Striking burr walnut veneers with warm tone

* Ornate pierced brass mounts with Gothic motifs

* Hinged slope opening to reveal fitted interior

* Leather-lined writing surface with brass fittings

* Compartments for ink bottles, pens, and small accessories

* Very good condition

Dimensions:

Width: 35 cm

Depth: 25 cm

Height: 11 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159282
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1115A
Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope with Brass Mounts

Item Code: LC1115

Circa 1870

“
A highly decorative Victorian burr walnut writing slope of compact proportions, adorned with pierced and engraved brass mounts in a Gothic Revival style.
FB Antiques

The richly figured burr walnut case opens to reveal a fitted interior with compartments for inkwells, pens, and stationery, along with a fold-down leather-lined writing surface.

fig 1. A closed rectangular Victorian writing slope featuring burr walnut veneer with ornate brass strapping and corners.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

This charming 19th-century portable desk offers both elegance and practicality, making it a superb addition to any antique collection or home office setting.

Key Features:

Striking burr walnut veneers with warm tone

fig 2. A closed rectangular Victorian writing slope featuring burr walnut veneer with ornate brass strapping and corners.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

Ornate pierced brass mounts with Gothic motifs

Hinged slope opening to reveal fitted interior

Leather-lined writing surface with brass fittings

Compartments for ink bottles, pens, and small accessories

Very good condition

Dimensions:

Width: 35 cm

Depth: 25 cm

Height: 11 cm

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159282
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1115A
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

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Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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A closed rectangular Victorian writing slope featuring burr walnut veneer with ornate brass strapping and corners.
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope
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A closed rectangular Victorian writing slope featuring burr walnut veneer with ornate brass strapping and corners.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass corner brackets, Inlaid brass straps, Central lock escutcheon
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes became extremely popular during the Victorian era as literacy rates increased and correspondence became a daily necessity, providing a portable desk surface for writing letters before the widespread use of fountain pens.

These pieces were typically constructed from a secondary softwood base veneered in exotic or highly figured hardwoods like burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, and reinforced with brass corners, straps, and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, cedar or mahogany secondary interiors, traditional screw types with irregular threading, and natural wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

A writing slope can be displayed closed on a console table, side table, or bookcase to add texture and historical interest, or opened to display vintage inkwells and stationery as part of a curated vignette.

Preservation involves keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from cracking or lifting, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.
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