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A Large Regency Period Writing Slope Box. C 1820
Minerva Antiques Ltd
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A Large Regency Period Writing Slope Box. C 1820

19th century
Description

A large Regency period writing slope box. Hand made in England from mahogany with brass edging and inlaid lines. The box comes complete with working lock and key and two glass inkwells. The box has a gilded burgundy leather writing surface. The box also has secret hidden drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Minerva Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Slope to the Regency era.

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SA938071
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10981
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Description
A large Regency period writing slope box. Hand made in England from mahogany with brass edging and inlaid lines. The box comes complete with working lock and key and two glass inkwells. The box has a gilded burgundy leather writing surface. The box also has secret hidden drawers.
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Minerva Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Slope to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA938071
Dealers Internal Ref
10981
Minerva Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Minerva Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A rectangular Regency mahogany writing slope box featuring fine brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, a decorative brass escutcheon, and an accompanying key.
A large Regency period writing slope box. C 1820
Ref: SA938071
A rectangular Regency mahogany writing slope box featuring fine brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, a decorative brass escutcheon, and an accompanying key.
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A Regency writing slope box is a portable desktop container crafted during the early nineteenth century designed to store writing implements, ink, and paper. When unfolded, the box creates a sloped surface for writing letters away from a traditional writing table.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency era predominantly used dense timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, complemented by brass inlays, brass corner strapping, and iron lock mechanisms. The interior surfaces were typically lined with baize, velvet, or tool-decorated leather.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery such as fine hand-cut dovetail joints, flush-fitting brass stringing or hardware, natural timber oxidation beneath the lid, and original iron brass lock plates matching early nineteenth-century design patterns.

An antique writing slope can be displayed closed on an office desk, console table, or library shelf as a decorative accent. Alternatively, it can be styled slightly open on a sideboard to display period stationery, fountain pens, or antique paper items.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking and wood shrinkage. Periodically apply a high-grade beeswax polish with a soft cloth to preserve the natural lustre and protect the brass components.
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