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Lovely Smaller Size English 18th Century Period Oak Antique Box
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Lovely Smaller Size English 18th Century Period Oak Antique Box

18th century
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Lovely Smaller Size English 18th Century Period Oak Antique Box

This is a beautiful, much smaller than usual, totally original 18th century period oak antique box with a slopy lid and original punch and chip decorations to the front. Lovely original iron work and all a very good original colour. Excellent, honest condition. Perfect for stationary, keepsakes and jewellery. Dates to around 1760.

Dimensions

Height: 23cm (9.13")

Width: 47cm (18.65")

Depth: 28cm (11.11")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oak Slope to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09257151
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-350 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-wrought iron strap hinges and front hasp: metalwork made before industrial stamping.
Punch-decorated star patterns and gouge carving: traditional country workshop decoration.
Single-plank oak lid with hand-scratched edge moulding: standard early joinery practice.
Uneven darkening and edge wear from handling: slow accumulation of age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179593
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Description
Lovely Smaller Size English 18th Century Period Oak Antique Box
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This is a beautiful, much smaller than usual, totally original 18th century period oak antique box with a slopy lid and original punch and chip decorations to the front.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Lovely original iron work and all a very good original colour. Excellent, honest condition. Perfect for stationary, keepsakes and jewellery. Dates to around 1760.

Dimensions

Height: 23cm (9.13")

Width: 47cm (18.65")

Depth: 28cm (11.11")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oak Slope to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09257151
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-350 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-wrought iron strap hinges and front hasp: metalwork made before industrial stamping.
Punch-decorated star patterns and gouge carving: traditional country workshop decoration.
Single-plank oak lid with hand-scratched edge moulding: standard early joinery practice.
Uneven darkening and edge wear from handling: slow accumulation of age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179593
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An 18th-century dark oak writing slope featuring hand-carved geometric side details and a central wrought iron clasp.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak writing slope featuring hand-carved geometric side details and a central wrought iron clasp.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 159
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An 18th-century dark oak writing slope featuring hand-carved geometric side details and a central wrought iron clasp.
Lovely Smaller Size English 18th Century Period Oak Antique Box
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An 18th-century dark oak writing slope featuring hand-carved geometric side details and a central wrought iron clasp.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloped hinged lid, Hand-carved punchwork, Wrought iron clasp, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This English 18th century period oak antique writing slope belongs to the Georgian era and presents a dark brown timber colour with a rich patina. The box features a sloped hinged lid, hand-carved punch and chip decorations, carved geometric side details, pegged joinery, and an original central wrought iron clasp. Visible signs of age include natural surface wear, minor texture variations across the dark wood, and authentic patination on the metalwork. The item measures 23 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece suits an office desk or library setting, serving as a functional repository for stationery, letters, keepsakes, and jewellery. The compact proportions allow placement on top of larger furniture surfaces or desks while adding historical character to working environments and living spaces.

FAQs

Sloped wooden boxes were portable writing desks used throughout the 18th century to hold quill pens, inkwells, and correspondence, providing a slanted surface for writing.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs, dovetail or peg joinery, and wrought iron lock plates or clasps.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-planing, original pegged construction, hand-forged iron hardware, and natural wear patterns or oxidisation consistent with centuries of use.

Position the slope on a console table, office desk, or bookshelf to serve as a tactile decorative accent and functional storage for stationery and correspondence.

Keep the timber nourished with a periodic application of natural beeswax polish, avoiding direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes to prevent shrinkage or splitting.
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