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Lund of London Coromandel Writing Slope 1850
Michael Johnson Antiques
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Lund of London Coromandel Writing Slope 1850

19th century
Description

A stunning large sized coromandel writing slope made by Lund of London. It’s of a super quality through out and a stunning conditioned example. It’s coromandel veneered onto solid mahogany which is a rare combination. It has a mother of pearl inlay on the centre lid and another for the escutcheon at the front. The interior is all original with the leather writing section and various compartments through out. This example comprises of 3 secret drawers and two large storage sections. This slope dates to early Victorian 1850 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key. The Lund of London is stamped just in front of the lock.

Materials;

Coromandel, mother of pearl

Age;

1850

Size;

Length; 40.5cm

Width; 24cm

Height; 14cm

Reference number; 6950

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Coromandel Writing Slope to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA844852
Dealers Internal Reference
6950
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Description
A stunning large sized coromandel writing slope made by Lund of London. It’s of a super quality through out and a stunning conditioned example. It’s coromandel veneered onto solid mahogany which is a rare combination. It has a mother of pearl inlay on the centre lid and another for the escutcheon at the front. The interior is all original with the leather writing section and various compartments through out. This example comprises of 3 secret drawers and two large storage sections. This slope dates to early Victorian 1850 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key. The Lund of London is stamped just in front of the lock.

Materials;

Coromandel, mother of pearl

Age;

1850

Size;

Length; 40.5cm

Width; 24cm

Height; 14cm

Reference number; 6950

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Coromandel Writing Slope to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA844852
Dealers Internal Ref
6950
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A closed rectangular Victorian coromandel wood writing slope featuring rich dark brown grain, a brass top cartouche, and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A closed rectangular Victorian coromandel wood writing slope featuring rich dark brown grain, a brass top cartouche, and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon.

Lund of London Coromandel Writing Slope 1850

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A closed rectangular Victorian coromandel wood writing slope featuring rich dark brown grain, a brass top cartouche, and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon.
Lund of London Coromandel Writing Slope 1850
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A writing slope, also known as a lap desk, is a portable wooden box designed with an angled writing surface that opens up to store inkwells, pens, and correspondence. Popular from the late 18th through the 19th century, these boxes allowed individuals to write letters while travelling or away from a traditional desk.

Victorian writing slopes were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, rosewood, or exotic coromandel wood. The interior often featured leather or velvet writing surfaces, secret compartments, brass hinges, and mother-of-pearl or brass escutcheons for added security and decoration.

Authentic mid-19th-century writing slopes frequently display maker marks or stamped locks from notable workshops, along with hand-cut dovetail joinery and original brass fittings. Natural patination on the wood, slight shrinkage lines, and original lock mechanisms further indicate authenticity.

An antique writing slope functions effectively as a decorative accent placed atop an office desk, console table, or sideboard. It serves both as a focal point in a study or library setting and as a functional storage container for small personal keepsakes.

Coromandel wood should be kept away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent drying or cracking. Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax polish preserves the natural lustre of the wood.
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