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Victorian Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Slope with Bramah Lock, Key and Secret Drawers
John Hubbard Antiques
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Victorian Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Slope with Bramah Lock, Key and Secret Drawers

19th century
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A lovely quality Victorian walnut and brass bound writing slope with vacant brass engraving plate surrounded with a this=n brass line, matching escutcheon and thin brass line inlay to the top and front. Original Bramah loch with original working key, Inside there are two writing boards with a high quality black and gilt ebossed skiver, a pair of original matching inkwells, a burr walnut veneered pen tray, nib holder and lidded compartment. The lockable (with key) top writing board opening to reveal a stationery compartment with a spring loaded panel that opens to reveal three secret drawers.

Size: 17.3/4" (45cm) x 10.1/4" (26cm) x 7" (17.8cm) high

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4899

Dealers note: This is a fabulous box in very complete and original condition. Would make an ideal special gift that will become a timeless heirloom for the lucky recipient or collector. Postage and packing to a UK address just £15.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1166876
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4899
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A lovely quality Victorian walnut and brass bound writing slope with vacant brass engraving plate surrounded with a this=n brass line, matching escutcheon and thin brass line inlay to the top and front. Original Bramah loch with original working key, Inside there are two writing boards with a high quality black and gilt ebossed skiver, a pair of original matching inkwells, a burr walnut veneered pen tray, nib holder and lidded compartment.
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The lockable (with key) top writing board opening to reveal a stationery compartment with a spring loaded panel that opens to reveal three secret drawers.
John Hubbard Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope featuring brass bound corners, a central rectangular brass cartouche, and a key inserted into the front keyhole plate.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Slope with Bramah Lock, Key and Secret Drawers

Size: 17.3/4" (45cm) x 10.1/4" (26cm) x 7" (17.8cm) high

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4899

Dealers note: This is a fabulous box in very complete and original condition. Would make an ideal special gift that will become a timeless heirloom for the lucky recipient or collector. Postage and packing to a UK address just £15.

Height
17.8cm (7.01")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1166876
Dealers Internal Ref
4899
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope featuring brass bound corners, a central rectangular brass cartouche, and a key inserted into the front keyhole plate.
Victorian walnut and brass bound writing slope with Bramah lock, key and secret drawers
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A Victorian writing slope is a portable wooden box that opens to form an angled surface for writing letters and documents. Widely produced during the 19th century, these boxes held paper, inkwells, pens, and personal letters for travellers and home offices.

Victorian writing slopes were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods or timber veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. They frequently incorporated brass binding at the edges for structural reinforcement, along with velvet or leather writing surfaces internally.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, flush-fitted brass straps or corner mounts, and period-correct locks such as Bramah or yield-type mechanisms. Natural age-related wear, hand-engraved escutcheons, and original secret compartments behind spring-loaded panels also signal authenticity.

A writing slope can be placed flat on a modern executive desk, a library console table, or a deep bookshelf. Displaying it closed highlights the decorative wood grain and brasswork, while displaying it partially open showcases interior compartments and writing tools.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain. Avoid harsh chemicals on the brass fittings to preserve the historic patina, and store the box away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.
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