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Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope with Bramah Lock
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Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope with Bramah Lock

19th century
Sold 3 October 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A Victorian period coromandel writing slope with Bramah lock and internal locking compartment. Both keys present.

The coromandel box has a monogrammed circular brass inlay to the lid. The hinged lid opens to reveal a green baize lined writing slope with a lockable inner compartment. Baize lined base.

The coromandel has faded heavily in areas, most notably to the lid. The locks all work as they should and the interior baize lining remains clean.

Dimensions:-

Width: 35cm

Depth: 24.5cm

Height: 15cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1164816
Dealers Internal Reference
7878a
Dealers Notes

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Description
A Victorian period coromandel writing slope with Bramah lock and internal locking compartment. Both keys present.

The coromandel box has a monogrammed circular brass inlay to the lid. The hinged lid opens to reveal a green baize lined writing slope with a lockable inner compartment. Baize lined base.

fig 1. An open antique coromandel writing slope featuring a green velvet writing surface and brass hardware.
fig 1. Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope with Bramah Lock

The coromandel has faded heavily in areas, most notably to the lid. The locks all work as they should and the interior baize lining remains clean.

Dimensions:-

Width: 35cm

Depth: 24.5cm

Height: 15cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164816
Dealers Internal Ref
7878a
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

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Archive I An open antique coromandel writing slope featuring a green velvet writing surface and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope with Bramah Lock

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An open antique coromandel writing slope featuring a green velvet writing surface and brass hardware.
Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope With Bramah Lock
Ref: SA1164816
An open antique coromandel writing slope featuring a green velvet writing surface and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlanted lid, Fitted interior compartments, Brass lockplate, Velvet writing surface
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes became immensely popular during the Victorian era as portable desks for correspondence, featuring slanted lids and internal compartments for stationery, inkwells, and nibs.

Fine Victorian writing boxes were typically crafted from exotic hardwoods such as coromandel, mahogany, or burl walnut, frequently accented with brass banding, lock mechanisms, and velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate locking mechanisms like Bramah or Chubb locks, secondary timbers such as cedar or mahogany linings, and age-appropriate wear to the interior fabric.

These pieces function well as accent objects on a console table, bookshelf, or traditional desk, adding textural warmth, historical depth, and functional storage to a contemporary study or living space.

Maintain antique wood and leather by keeping them away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, occasionally feeding the timber with high-grade beeswax and avoiding chemical cleaners on the fitted leather or velvet.
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