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A Large and Impressive Figured Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
John Hubbard Antiques
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A Large and Impressive Figured Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

19th century
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A large and impressive finely figured walnut and brass bound writing slope. Brass bound with brass vacant engraving plate surrounded with inlaid brass lines, matching escutcheon plate and working lock and key. Inside, are slotted stationery compartments, lidded compartment, inkwell holders with matching screw topped inkwells, pen tray and nib compartment. The top board opens to a stationery compartment and access to a concealed spring loaded panel behind which are three secret drawers. When the box is unlocked, there is access to a pin that locks the long full length drawer to the side, with flush campaign style handles.

Size: 18" x 11.3/4" x 8" high. (45.7cm x 29.9cm x 20.3cm)

Stock no: 4902

Circa: 1880

Dealers note: All our writing slopes are in excellent condition and very suitable as gifts that will become family heirlooms. UK shipping and packing is just £15. World-wide shipping available, just ask for a price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.3cm (7.99")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
29.9cm (11.77")
Declaration

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

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SA1179203
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4902
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A large and impressive finely figured walnut and brass bound writing slope.
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Brass bound with brass vacant engraving plate surrounded with inlaid brass lines, matching escutcheon plate and working lock and key.
John Hubbard Antiques

Inside, are slotted stationery compartments, lidded compartment, inkwell holders with matching screw topped inkwells, pen tray and nib compartment. The top board opens to a stationery compartment and access to a concealed spring loaded panel behind which are three secret drawers. When the box is unlocked, there is access to a pin that locks the long full length drawer to the side, with flush campaign style handles.

fig 1. A rectangular figured walnut writing slope decorated with brass corner brackets, brass strapping, a blank central brass cartouche, and a keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. A Large and Impressive Figured Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Size: 18" x 11.3/4" x 8" high. (45.7cm x 29.9cm x 20.3cm)

Stock no: 4902

Circa: 1880

Dealers note: All our writing slopes are in excellent condition and very suitable as gifts that will become family heirlooms. UK shipping and packing is just £15. World-wide shipping available, just ask for a price.

Height
20.3cm (7.99")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
29.9cm (11.77")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1179203
Dealers Internal Ref
4902
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular figured walnut writing slope decorated with brass corner brackets, brass strapping, a blank central brass cartouche, and a keyhole escutcheon.
A large and impressive figured walnut and brass bound writing slope with secret drawers
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A writing slope, or lap desk, was a portable wooden box designed to hold writing instruments, ink, and correspondence during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. When opened, it unfolded to provide an angled surface for writing while traveling or away from a standard desk.

Victorian writing slopes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring figured veneers. They were commonly reinforced with protective brass strapping, brass corner brackets, and lined internally with baize or leather.

Authentic nineteenth-century writing slopes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, flush-fitting brass bindings secured with small screws or pins, and original brass locks. Internal features often include concealed spring-loaded secret compartments behind key drops or inkwell dividers.

A writing slope serves as a functional decorative accent when displayed closed on an executive desk, console table, or library bookshelf. It can also be displayed open to exhibit stationery, calligraphy items, or vintage leather bound books.

Preserve the wood by placing the slope away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent shrinking or veneer lifting. Clean the timber with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax paste, while gently dusting the brasswork without using harsh chemical polishes.
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