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A Fine Late Georgian Rosewood Bi-fold Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
John Hubbard Antiques
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A Fine Late Georgian Rosewood Bi-fold Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

18th century
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A large and impressive late Georgian rosewood and brass bound bi-fold writing slope. Vacant brass engraving plate with brass corners, patent lock stamped WR (William IV 1830-37) , with working lock and key and inset brass campaign style handles each side. The lid opens to reveal eight "days of the week" small pockets, and an opening stationery compartment, all original and in stunning condition. Also on view is a lift out pen tray, a lidded compartment and a pair of matching silver plated inkwells. Open the next section to reveal matching burgundy skiver on the writing boards. which lifts to another compartment and a secret panel, behind which are three secret drawers.

Size: 20" x 10.1/2" x 6.1/2" high (50.8cm x 26.7cm x 15.5cm)

Circa 1830

Stock no: 4909

Dealers note. This is an unusually large example of this model, in stunning condition. It's suitable for a collector or would make a stunning special gift that will become a family heirloom. Price for shipping to a UK address is just £15. Overseas shipping available, just ask for a price to your destination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
26.7cm (10.51")
Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Georgian Rosewood Writing Slope to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177852
Dealers Internal Reference
4909
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A large and impressive late Georgian rosewood and brass bound bi-fold writing slope.
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Vacant brass engraving plate with brass corners, patent lock stamped WR (William IV 1830-37) , with working lock and key and inset brass campaign style handles each side.
John Hubbard Antiques

The lid opens to reveal eight "days of the week" small pockets, and an opening stationery compartment, all original and in stunning condition. Also on view is a lift out pen tray, a lidded compartment and a pair of matching silver plated inkwells. Open the next section to reveal matching burgundy skiver on the writing boards. which lifts to another compartment and a secret panel, behind which are three secret drawers.

fig 1. A rectangular dark rosewood writing slope box with brass corner mounts, brass cartouche inlay, and a central brass keyhole with a tassel.
fig 1. A Fine Late Georgian Rosewood Bi-fold Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Size: 20" x 10.1/2" x 6.1/2" high (50.8cm x 26.7cm x 15.5cm)

Circa 1830

Stock no: 4909

Dealers note. This is an unusually large example of this model, in stunning condition. It's suitable for a collector or would make a stunning special gift that will become a family heirloom. Price for shipping to a UK address is just £15. Overseas shipping available, just ask for a price to your destination.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
26.7cm (10.51")
Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Georgian Rosewood Writing Slope to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177852
Dealers Internal Ref
4909
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A rectangular dark rosewood writing slope box with brass corner mounts, brass cartouche inlay, and a central brass keyhole with a tassel.

A Fine Late Georgian Rosewood Bi-fold Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

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A rectangular dark rosewood writing slope box with brass corner mounts, brass cartouche inlay, and a central brass keyhole with a tassel.
A fine late Georgian rosewood bi-fold writing slope with secret drawers
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A writing slope is a portable wooden box designed with an angled interior surface that opens to facilitate writing letters while away from a formal desk. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these boxes contained compartments for inkwells, quills, paper, and sealing wax.

Georgian writing slopes were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, often finished with brass corner brackets, flush handles, and decorative brass cartouches to protect the timber during transit.

Authentic Georgian writing slopes typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass strapwork or corner mounts flush-mounted into the wood, cast brass hinges, and original steel or brass locks. Many also include concealed secret compartments beneath internal pen trays.

An antique writing slope can be placed centrally on a modern executive office desk, console table, or library shelf to serve as a functional storage piece or decorative focal point alongside leather-bound books and brass accessories.

Rosewood writing slopes should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with high-quality beeswax paste to nourish the timber and retain the natural luster. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading.
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