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Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Circa 1850
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Circa 1850

19th century
Description

Fine mahogany travelling writing box with brass-bound corners and decorative brass cartouches

Classic campaign box and circa 1850

The hinged case opens to reveal a green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled decoration

Fitted with compartments for pens, stationery and writing accessories

Complete with brass carrying handle, escutcheon and key

A handsome and practical example of 19th-century campaign furniture

Offered in good antique condition with age-related wear and character throughout

If you're unsure about the exact shade or need more clarity on the colour of an item, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to provide additional photos

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

18.1 (46) x 9.4 (24) x 5.9 (15)

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope to the 1850s.

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SA1236825
Description
Fine mahogany travelling writing box with brass-bound corners and decorative brass cartouches

Classic campaign box and circa 1850

The hinged case opens to reveal a green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled decoration

fig 1. A rectangular warm brown mahogany wooden writing slope box featuring brass corner brackets and a shaped brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Circa 1850

Fitted with compartments for pens, stationery and writing accessories

Complete with brass carrying handle, escutcheon and key

A handsome and practical example of 19th-century campaign furniture

Offered in good antique condition with age-related wear and character throughout

“
If you're unsure about the exact shade or need more clarity on the colour of an item, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to provide additional photos.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. A rectangular warm brown mahogany wooden writing slope box featuring brass corner brackets and a shaped brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Circa 1850

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

18.1 (46) x 9.4 (24) x 5.9 (15)

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236825
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021

London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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A rectangular warm brown mahogany wooden writing slope box featuring brass corner brackets and a shaped brass keyhole escutcheon.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850
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A rectangular warm brown mahogany wooden writing slope box featuring brass corner brackets and a shaped brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Shaped brass escutcheon, Flush brass straps
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A campaign writing slope is a portable wooden desktop box produced primarily in the 19th century, engineered with flush brass hardware and corner brackets to endure travel and military deployment.

These boxes were constructed from durable hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, combined with flush-fitted brass corner plates, brass straps, and mortise locks for security.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, flush-mounted brass fittings designed to prevent snagging during transit, and a hinged interior writing slope lined with leather or velvet.

A writing slope functions as a refined tabletop accent when positioned closed on an office desk or bookshelf, or displayed open on a console table alongside stationery items.

Apply clear beeswax polish periodically to maintain the mahogany wood grain, keep the box away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, and gently clean brass fittings without harsh chemical agents.
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