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Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys and Secret Drawers
John Hubbard Antiques
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys and Secret Drawers

19th century
Description

A fine and large figured walnut writing slope with rounded brass edges and double line brass string inlay to the top and front. A vacant engraving plate with brass string surround and matching escutcheon. Bramah lock with original working key.

Inside, beautiful top quality black lamb skiver with blind and gilt tooling, the top writing board with working lock and key.

Original brass crown inkwells with screw tops, and a panel triggered by a sprung mechanism that conceals the secret drawers.

Size: 15.3/4" x 9.3/4" x 7" (40.1cm x 24.8cm x 17.6cm)

Circa 1875

Stock no: 4910

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
17.6cm (6.93")
Width
40.1cm (15.79")
Depth
24.8cm (9.76")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1172805
Dealers Internal Reference
4910
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A fine and large figured walnut writing slope with rounded brass edges and double line brass string inlay to the top and front. A vacant engraving plate with brass string surround and matching escutcheon. Bramah lock with original working key.
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Inside, beautiful top quality black lamb skiver with blind and gilt tooling, the top writing board with working lock and key.
John Hubbard Antiques
fig 1. A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel.
fig 1. Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys and Secret Drawers

Original brass crown inkwells with screw tops, and a panel triggered by a sprung mechanism that conceals the secret drawers.

Size: 15.3/4" x 9.3/4" x 7" (40.1cm x 24.8cm x 17.6cm)

Circa 1875

Stock no: 4910

fig 2. A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel.
fig 2. Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys and Secret Drawers

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
17.6cm (6.93")
Width
40.1cm (15.79")
Depth
24.8cm (9.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1172805
Dealers Internal Ref
4910
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel.

Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Bramah Lock and Keys and Secret Drawers

Archive II A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View II
Archive III A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View III
Archive IV A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View IV
Archive V A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View V
Archive VI A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View VI
Archive VII A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View VII
Archive VIII A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View VIII
Archive IX A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View IX
Archive X A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View X
Archive XI A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XI
Archive XII A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XII
Archive XIII A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XIII
Archive XIV A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XIV
Archive XV A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XV
Archive XVI A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XVI
Archive XVII A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XVII
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Archive XIX A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel. View XIX
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A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel.
Victorian figured walnut writing slope with Bramah lock and keys and secret drawers
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A closed Victorian writing slope crafted from figured walnut veneer featuring brass edging, line inlay, a brass cartouche, and a key inserted in the Bramah lock with a tassel.
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A Victorian writing slope is a portable wooden box featuring a hinged lid that opens to reveal an angled writing surface lined with leather or velvet. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these boxes were designed for travelling and contained dedicated compartments for inkwells, quills, paper, and letters.

High-quality writing slopes were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as figured walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They were frequently decorated with brass edging, stringing, and cartouches, while high-security examples featured specialised iron or brass Bramah pattern locks.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, natural timber patination, and fitted brass hardware with historical wear. Look for original locking mechanisms, flush brass corner bindings, and hidden spring-loaded secret drawers concealed behind partition walls.

Place the closed writing slope centrally on an office desk, sideboard top, or library table to serve as a decorative focal point. It can also be displayed open on a deep shelf to showcase the internal writing leather and brass fittings.

Dust the exterior timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood veneer. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or radiators, which can cause timber veneer to crack or lift.
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