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Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
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Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

19th century
Description

This is an antique bachelor’s writing slope. An English, coromandel and satinwood correspondence box dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. A superior example of portable desk furniture, showcasing striking casework and a fine fitted interior.

Crafted from select coromandel stocks, displaying rich grain interest with flashes of warm amber

Fascia appointed with a brass shield escutcheon and inset lock to front — key present

Lid opens to reveal dual writing skivers, in a later dark blue embossed leather

Front skiver with brass clasp, opening to a generous storage compartment

Rear skiver lifts to reveal a striking satinwood interior, presenting rich saffron hues

Replete with document slides, a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells

Brass recessed carry handle to the lid, set within a shaped backplate for portability

Presented in good antique order, with light, sympathetic wear consistent with age

This fine Regency writing slope is a superbly crafted example, perfect for collectors, refined correspondence, or enhancing a period study or library. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Closed Width: 38cm (15'')

Closed Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Closed Height: 14cm (5.5'')

Open Width: 38cm (15'')

Open Depth: 58.5cm (23'')

Open Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168121
Dealers Internal Reference
25514
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Description
This is an antique bachelor’s writing slope. An English, coromandel and satinwood correspondence box dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.
A superior example of portable desk furniture, showcasing striking casework and a fine fitted interior.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
fig 1. Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Crafted from select coromandel stocks, displaying rich grain interest with flashes of warm amber

Fascia appointed with a brass shield escutcheon and inset lock to front — key present

Lid opens to reveal dual writing skivers, in a later dark blue embossed leather

fig 2. Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
fig 2. Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Front skiver with brass clasp, opening to a generous storage compartment

Rear skiver lifts to reveal a striking satinwood interior, presenting rich saffron hues

Replete with document slides, a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells

fig 3. Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
fig 3. Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Brass recessed carry handle to the lid, set within a shaped backplate for portability

Presented in good antique order, with light, sympathetic wear consistent with age

This fine Regency writing slope is a superbly crafted example, perfect for collectors, refined correspondence, or enhancing a period study or library. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Closed Width: 38cm (15'')

Closed Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Closed Height: 14cm (5.5'')

Open Width: 38cm (15'')

Open Depth: 58.5cm (23'')

Open Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168121
Dealers Internal Ref
25514
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
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