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Victorian Solid Mahogany Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
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Victorian Solid Mahogany Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

19th century
Sold 11 February 2026 · John Hubbard Antiques
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Description

A nice Victorian solid mahogany writing slope with shaped brass engraving plate and matching brass escutcheon. Working lock and key for the box and also the top writing board. Inside is a top quality gilt and blind tooled skiver, pen tray and three secret drawers behind a spring loaded panel, operated from a pressure point by the LHS inkwell recess.

Size: 15.1/2" x 9.5/8" x 5.1/4" high (39.5cm x 24.3cm x 13.4cm)

Circa 1850

Stock no: 4908

UK postage and packing £15. Worldwide shipping available, just ask for a quote to your destination.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.4cm (5.28")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
24.3cm (9.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1178085
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4908
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Description
A nice Victorian solid mahogany writing slope with shaped brass engraving plate and matching brass escutcheon. Working lock and key for the box and also the top writing board.
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Inside is a top quality gilt and blind tooled skiver, pen tray and three secret drawers behind a spring loaded panel, operated from a pressure point by the LHS inkwell recess.
John Hubbard Antiques

Size: 15.1/2" x 9.5/8" x 5.1/4" high (39.5cm x 24.3cm x 13.4cm)

Circa 1850

Stock no: 4908

UK postage and packing £15. Worldwide shipping available, just ask for a quote to your destination.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Height
13.4cm (5.28")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
24.3cm (9.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1178085
Dealers Internal Ref
4908
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
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Castle Ash
Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian solid mahogany writing slope featuring brass key escutcheons and a tassel hanging from the keyhole.
Victorian solid mahogany writing slope with secret drawers
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A rectangular Victorian solid mahogany writing slope featuring brass key escutcheons and a tassel hanging from the keyhole.
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Hinged lid, Secret drawers
  • SizeH 13.4 cm (5 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 24.3 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes became immensely popular during the 19th century as portable desks designed for travellers and home use, allowing correspondence before the widespread availability of fitted furniture.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, frequently incorporating brass escutcheons, inlaid mother-of-pearl, and leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is generally determined by hand-cut dovetail joints, aged patination on the wood, traditional screw types, and functional internal mechanisms including concealed compartments.

These boxes function effectively as display pieces on sideboards or coffee tables, whilst simultaneously providing practical desktop storage for modern stationery.

Maintain the finish by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping the item away from heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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