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Stunning Early Victorian Mahogany Brassed Writing Slope.
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Stunning Early Victorian Mahogany Brassed Writing Slope.

19th century
Description

Stunning early Victorian mahogany brassed writing slope. The interior with leathered writing area, two original ink wells, stamp slope, lidded nib box and pen tray. The lift up writing slopes revealing storage area with card holder. With a detachable book rest and working lock and key. In a lovely original condition apart from a recently fitted leather.

Size 18 x 10 x 6 inches tall (45 x 25 x 15 cm tall)

Price £495

Stock no. 5794

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope to the 1860s.

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SA913856
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5794
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Stunning early Victorian mahogany brassed writing slope.
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The interior with leathered writing area, two original ink wells, stamp slope, lidded nib box and pen tray.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The lift up writing slopes revealing storage area with card holder. With a detachable book rest and working lock and key. In a lovely original condition apart from a recently fitted leather.

Size 18 x 10 x 6 inches tall (45 x 25 x 15 cm tall)

Price £495

Stock no. 5794

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA913856
Dealers Internal Ref
5794
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole.
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Archive I A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole.

Stunning Early Victorian Mahogany Brassed Writing Slope.

Archive II A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View II
Archive III A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View III
Archive IV A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View IV
Archive V A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View V
Archive VI A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View VIII
Archive IX A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View IX
Archive X A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View X
Archive XI A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole. View XI
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United Kingdom
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A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole.
Stunning early Victorian mahogany brassed writing slope.
Ref: SA913856
A closed rectangular dark mahogany writing box reinforced with brass straps, brass corner pieces, and a central brass keyhole.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes & Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass strapping, Brass corner brackets, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This early Victorian writing slope takes the form of a rectangular box made from dark brown mahogany, finished with brass corner brackets, vertical brass strapping across the lid and front, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. The timber displays a rich wood grain with visible surface variations, and the hardware includes flat brass reinforcement plates secured with tiny screws along the side and front edges. Measuring 15 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, the hinged container rests level on a flat surface. Inside a gentleman's library or office, this piece sits on a desk to hold stationery, ink wells, and pens, or serves as a portable writing surface for correspondence. The lift-up slopes reveal internal storage compartments, card holders, a stamp slope, a lidded nib box, and a pen tray, accompanied by a detachable book rest and a working lock with a key.

FAQs

Writing slopes were portable writing desks designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to allow correspondents to carry stationery, ink, pens, and a sloped writing surface while travelling.

Victorian writing slopes were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, and were frequently fitted with protective brass corners, brass strapping, and interior velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, flush brass fittings screwed into place rather than glued, original steel or brass locks, and natural wear or oxidisation consistent with age.

An antique writing slope can be placed closed on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk as a decorative box, or displayed open on a library table to highlight the interior compartments and writing surface.

Dust the exterior regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to the wood, ensuring brass hardware is kept clean without harsh chemicals that might strip the original patina.
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