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19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope

19th century
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19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890.

Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany. Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james street in 1902 for his service in the customs service.

Interior opens to reveal a black leather writing surface with golden tooling, with coromandel surround. Pen tray and 2 slots containing ink wells. Writing slope hinges both ways to reveal storage each side.

Expected surface marks from everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Brass Bound Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

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SA803076
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BB33
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Description
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890.

Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany.

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Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james street in 1902 for his service in the customs service.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany writing slope featuring polished brass corner mounts, horizontal brass bands, and a central engraved brass plaque.
fig 1. 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope

Interior opens to reveal a black leather writing surface with golden tooling, with coromandel surround. Pen tray and 2 slots containing ink wells. Writing slope hinges both ways to reveal storage each side.

Expected surface marks from everyday use.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Brass Bound Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA803076
Dealers Internal Ref
BB33
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany writing slope featuring polished brass corner mounts, horizontal brass bands, and a central engraved brass plaque.
19TH CENTURY BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY WRITING SLOPE
Ref: SA803076
A 19th-century mahogany writing slope featuring polished brass corner mounts, horizontal brass bands, and a central engraved brass plaque.
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A writing slope is a portable wooden box designed with a sloped, hinged surface that folds open to provide a desktop area alongside interior compartments for inkwells, quills, and stationery. Brass-bound versions feature protective metal straps and corners, originally designed to withstand travel during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These boxes were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring figured veneers. Solid brass was applied for corner brackets, bindings, escutcheons, and flush side handles to protect the timber frame during transit.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, cast or stamped brass hardware secured with slot-headed screws, and natural wear around the lock plate and hinges. Interior features often include original velvet or leather writing surfaces, concealed spring-loaded secret drawers, and fitted glass inkwell partitions.

A writing slope serves as an elegant accent piece when placed closed on an office desk, library table, or sideboard. It can also be displayed half-open on a console table to highlight the interior woodwork and brass details alongside contemporary books and lamps.

Maintain the wood finish by applying high-grade beeswax paste with a soft cloth along the grain, avoiding silicone polishes. Keep the brass unpolished if an aged patina is preferred, or gently clean it with a dedicated metal cloth while ensuring polish does not contact the adjacent timber.
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