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19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Elmgarden
for sale €878     $953
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19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

This is a very rare piece, it is a Campaign Writing Slope, it is made in Pollard Oak and bound in brass, it is an exceptionally fine piece both in terms of the materials used, design and craftsmanship

The interior of the box is a joy, the velvet lining on the slope is a little faded but the rest is full of surprises, the desk is fitted in ebony and has 2 glass ink bottles with silver-plated tops, a stamp tray and a pen tray. On one side there is a sliding compartment and on the other here are also 2 secret drawers

This is a very attractive stationary box, it is 20” wide 11” deep and 6” high when closed (23” long when open)b

TGY70

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Pollard Oak Writing Slope to the 1850s.

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SA1177500
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TGY70
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19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
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This is a very rare piece, it is a Campaign Writing Slope, it is made in Pollard Oak and bound in brass, it is an exceptionally fine piece both in terms of the materials used, design and craftsmanship.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A rectangular 19th century pollard oak writing slope featuring brass corner mounts and a central brass keyhole.
fig 1. 19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

The interior of the box is a joy, the velvet lining on the slope is a little faded but the rest is full of surprises, the desk is fitted in ebony and has 2 glass ink bottles with silver-plated tops, a stamp tray and a pen tray. On one side there is a sliding compartment and on the other here are also 2 secret drawers

This is a very attractive stationary box, it is 20” wide 11” deep and 6” high when closed (23” long when open)b

TGY70

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Pollard Oak Writing Slope to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177500
Dealers Internal Ref
TGY70
Elmgarden
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A rectangular 19th century pollard oak writing slope featuring brass corner mounts and a central brass keyhole.
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
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A rectangular 19th century pollard oak writing slope featuring brass corner mounts and a central brass keyhole.
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A campaign writing slope is a portable wooden box designed with an inclined folding surface for writing and document storage. Popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were used by military officers and travellers to transport stationery and ink securely.

Victorian writing slopes were constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, or pollard oak. They were typically fitted with protective brass corner straps, flush hinges, and escutcheons designed to withstand transport.

Authentic 19th-century writing slopes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, flush brass fittings, and original lock mechanisms. The interior usually contains structured compartments for inkwells and pens alongside a leather or baize writing surface.

An antique writing slope can be placed as a decorative accent on an office desk, console table, or bookshelf. Displaying it closed highlights the timber figure and brasswork, while propping it open showcases the interior compartments.

Dust the exterior regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax paste periodically to retain the wood finish. Keep the box away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent timber movement and metal tarnish.
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