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Victorian Rosewood and Abalone Writing Slope
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Victorian Rosewood and Abalone Writing Slope

19th century
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Description

A fine quality rosewood writing slope that dates to around 1840

It has a original waxed finish with abalone and pewter decoration on the outside and a metal cartouche and escutcheon on the front and top

A divider to the left on the pen tray is raised to release a sprung panel behind which are a pair of secret drawers

Has a set of original unusual inkwells which are opened by a screw and turning mechanism and a working lock and key

Comes with an attractive replacement black leather skiver

Measures 14 inches wide, 10 inches deep and 6 inches

Postage to the UK is free…..if you require a price to ship overseas…..please contact me for a quote

Would make a very attractive gift for a loved one

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase….we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA960742
Dealers Internal Reference
AB/2023/02/94
Dealers Notes

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase……we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Description
A fine quality rosewood writing slope that dates to around 1840
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It has a original waxed finish with abalone and pewter decoration on the outside and a metal cartouche and escutcheon on the front and top.
Past to Present
fig 1. A dark rosewood rectangular writing slope featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone shell geometric inlaid borders and a central decorated cartouche.
fig 1. Victorian Rosewood and Abalone Writing Slope

A divider to the left on the pen tray is raised to release a sprung panel behind which are a pair of secret drawers

Has a set of original unusual inkwells which are opened by a screw and turning mechanism and a working lock and key

fig 2. A dark rosewood rectangular writing slope featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone shell geometric inlaid borders and a central decorated cartouche.
fig 2. Victorian Rosewood and Abalone Writing Slope

Comes with an attractive replacement black leather skiver

Measures 14 inches wide, 10 inches deep and 6 inches

Postage to the UK is free…..if you require a price to ship overseas…..please contact me for a quote

fig 3. A dark rosewood rectangular writing slope featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone shell geometric inlaid borders and a central decorated cartouche.
fig 3. Victorian Rosewood and Abalone Writing Slope

Would make a very attractive gift for a loved one

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase….we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA960742
Dealers Internal Ref
AB/2023/02/94
Past to Present
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I A dark rosewood rectangular writing slope featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone shell geometric inlaid borders and a central decorated cartouche.

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A dark rosewood rectangular writing slope featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone shell geometric inlaid borders and a central decorated cartouche.
Victorian rosewood and abalone writing slope
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric shell inlay, Central cartouche, Parquetry banding, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Victorian writing slope is an object for a gentleman's library, manufactured from dark brown rosewood with an original waxed finish. The rectangular box displays abalone and pewter geometric inlay along the borders, a metal cartouche on the lid, a metal keyhole escutcheon on the front, and a dark tassel hanging from the key. Measuring 15 cm high, 36 cm wide and 26 cm deep, the piece is designed for placement on an office desk to organise correspondence and writing materials. The interior houses a black leather skiver, a pen tray, a divider that releases a sprung panel concealing secret drawers, and a set of unusual inkwells operated by a screw and turning mechanism. The working lock secures with the provided key. The wood shows visible grain patterns under the wax, and the metal hardware includes a flat keyhole plate. It functions practically as a portable writing surface in a home study or traditional office setting today.

FAQs

A Victorian writing slope is a portable wooden box designed with a hinged, angled interior surface used for writing correspondence while away from a traditional desk.

These boxes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, and were decorated with inlays of mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, brass, or ivory.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate brass hardware, original lock mechanisms, and authentic surface wear consistent with age.

A writing slope can be displayed closed or open on a home office desk, console table, or bookshelf to serve as an architectural accent piece.

Dust the exterior regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and sparingly apply natural beeswax to preserve the timber, taking care not to disturb the delicate shell inlays.
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