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Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
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Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

19th century
Description

This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, quality example with fine hidden storage and a beautifully appointed interior.

Crafted from select walnut, offering fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Casework skilfully edged in brass for a tactile, attractive contrast in fine taste

Personalised brass plaque to the lid, as gifted to a Miss J.A. Railey in September 1833

Also engraved with Austin, Maker - likely George Austin of Dublin, a 19th century writing slope specialist

Opens to reveal a beautifully appointed interior, ideal for writing and correspondence

Beautifully aged, tooled and embossed bottle green skivers, arranged in two folding sections

Document storage compartments situated beneath each lift-up writing surface

A delightful trio of hidden drawers reside behind the removable fascia panel

Rear section hosts a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells, adding charm and function

Case held securely with a fine Bramah lock, engraved with the WR cypher for William IV

Lock in working order, with the key present, as is the internal lock for the upper skiver lid

Fine recessed carry handles adorn the sides, for ease of carriage - a treat for travel or placement

A fine example of a William IV period writing slope, this correspondence box combines elegant design with hidden practicality, making it a superb piece for collectors and those with a passion for 19th century Irish craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 46cm (18'')

Max Depth: 28cm (11'')

Max Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Open Width: 46cm (18'')

Open Depth: 56cm (22'')

Open Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Slope to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205883
Dealers Internal Reference
25922
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Description
This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, quality example with fine hidden storage and a beautifully appointed interior.
fig 1. A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.
fig 1. Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Crafted from select walnut, offering fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Casework skilfully edged in brass for a tactile, attractive contrast in fine taste

Personalised brass plaque to the lid, as gifted to a Miss J.A. Railey in September 1833

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Also engraved with Austin, Maker - likely George Austin of Dublin, a 19th century writing slope specialist.
London Fine Antiques
fig 2. A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.
fig 2. Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Opens to reveal a beautifully appointed interior, ideal for writing and correspondence

Beautifully aged, tooled and embossed bottle green skivers, arranged in two folding sections

Document storage compartments situated beneath each lift-up writing surface

fig 3. A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.
fig 3. Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

A delightful trio of hidden drawers reside behind the removable fascia panel

Rear section hosts a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells, adding charm and function

Case held securely with a fine Bramah lock, engraved with the WR cypher for William IV

fig 4. A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.
fig 4. Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Lock in working order, with the key present, as is the internal lock for the upper skiver lid

Fine recessed carry handles adorn the sides, for ease of carriage - a treat for travel or placement

A fine example of a William IV period writing slope, this correspondence box combines elegant design with hidden practicality, making it a superb piece for collectors and those with a passion for 19th century Irish craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 46cm (18'')

Max Depth: 28cm (11'')

Max Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Open Width: 46cm (18'')

Open Depth: 56cm (22'')

Open Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Slope to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205883
Dealers Internal Ref
25922
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

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A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
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A rectangular brass-bound walnut writing slope with flush side handles, brass inlay, and a central brass escutcheon with key.
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FAQs

A William IV writing slope is a portable wooden box produced during the reign of King William IV (18301837), designed to unfold into an angled surface for writing with storage compartments for ink, pens, and paper.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, reinforced with protective brass corner brackets, brass inlay, and interior leather or velvet writing surfaces.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural age-related oxidisation on the brass mounts, period-correct iron or brass locks, and evidence of historical wear on the folding mechanisms.

An antique writing slope can be displayed closed on an executive desk, sideboard, or library shelving, or positioned open to highlight the interior stationary compartments and writing surface.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish periodically, while keeping the box away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources.
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