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Victorian Writing Slope Letter Rack Double Opening Portable Desk Mahogany
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Victorian Writing Slope Letter Rack Double Opening Portable Desk Mahogany

19th century
Description

High quality solid mahogany Victorian writing slope, circa 1840

Double opening, first opens to small horizontal leathered work surface, opens again to main full leather slope surface.

Inside the lid are six leather day marked letter or note pockets, a large covered stationary pocket between.

Fitted with moulded glass screw top inkwells,

Working lock and key.

Replacement red leather to the two slope panels, a good match to the remaining original leather.

In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair,

noting some light marks including a ring mark to the original polished surface.

Overall in very good bright sound condition.

18" x 11" x 7" or 460mm x 280mm x 180mm

Weight 8.1kg

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope to the 1850s.

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SA798299
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Description
High quality solid mahogany Victorian writing slope, circa 1840
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Double opening, first opens to small horizontal leathered work surface, opens again to main full leather slope surface.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Inside the lid are six leather day marked letter or note pockets, a large covered stationary pocket between.

fig 1. An open Victorian mahogany writing slope featuring a red leather-lined interior with gilt tooling, inkwell slots, and day-of-the-week letter holders.
fig 1. Victorian Writing Slope Letter Rack Double Opening Portable Desk Mahogany

Fitted with moulded glass screw top inkwells,

Working lock and key.

Replacement red leather to the two slope panels, a good match to the remaining original leather.

In very good bright sound condition with little wear and tear from use, no significant damage or repair,

noting some light marks including a ring mark to the original polished surface.

Overall in very good bright sound condition.

18" x 11" x 7" or 460mm x 280mm x 180mm

Weight 8.1kg

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA798299
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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An open Victorian mahogany writing slope featuring a red leather-lined interior with gilt tooling, inkwell slots, and day-of-the-week letter holders.
Victorian Writing Slope Letter Rack Double Opening Portable Desk Mahogany
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An open Victorian mahogany writing slope featuring a red leather-lined interior with gilt tooling, inkwell slots, and day-of-the-week letter holders.
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A Victorian writing slope is a portable hinged wooden box that unfolds to provide an angled leather or velvet writing surface alongside compartments for pens, inkwells, and letter storage.

These boxes were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, lined with gold-tooled leather or velvet surfaces, and fitted with brass hinges and locks.

Authentic period writing slopes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, natural wood patination, and fitted interior details such as secret compartments or calendar dividers.

An open or closed writing slope can be displayed on an office desk, sideboard, or bookshelf as a functional accent piece and historic focal point.

Keep the piece away from direct heat and sunlight, clean the wood surface with a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically, and avoid liquid contact with the interior leather.
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