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Victorian Rosewood Mother of Pearl Writing Box Slope C1850
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Victorian Rosewood Mother of Pearl Writing Box Slope C1850

19th century
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A beautiful Victorian writing box slope made of rosewood with mother of pearl inlay, and with a key c1850. The colour and patina of the rosewood is exquisite. The slope has decorative pierced mother of pearly inlay. Inside the writing slope has a gilt tooled leather surface. On one side are compartments for pens, stamps etc and beneath is a secret panel revealing two secret drawers. The panel is operated by a spring mechanism by pushing one of the compartment dividers. There is a makers label for Mechin, of Leadenhall Street, London, well known at the time. In lovely condition, very pretty and decorative as well as useful.

When open the full length is 49cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope to the 1850s.

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SA979062
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A beautiful Victorian writing box slope made of rosewood with mother of pearl inlay, and with a key c1850. The colour and patina of the rosewood is exquisite. The slope has decorative pierced mother of pearly inlay. Inside the writing slope has a gilt tooled leather surface.
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On one side are compartments for pens, stamps etc and beneath is a secret panel revealing two secret drawers.
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The panel is operated by a spring mechanism by pushing one of the compartment dividers. There is a makers label for Mechin, of Leadenhall Street, London, well known at the time. In lovely condition, very pretty and decorative as well as useful.

When open the full length is 49cm

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA979062
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A dark brown rosewood rectangular writing slope decorated with floral mother of pearl inlay on the corners, lid centre, and lock escutcheon.
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A dark brown rosewood rectangular writing slope decorated with floral mother of pearl inlay on the corners, lid centre, and lock escutcheon.
Victorian rosewood mother of pearl writing box slope c1850
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A Victorian writing slope is a portable wooden box designed with an angled interior surface that unfolds to serve as a writing desk. Popular during the 19th century, these boxes held writing paper, inkwells, pens, and personal documents for travellers and correspondents.

Premium hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut were commonly used for the exterior casing. Decoratively inlaid details often featured mother of pearl, brass, or ivory, while the interior writing flap was typically lined with leather or velvet.

Authentic Victorian pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass or mother of pearl inlay, and original steel or brass locks. The rosewood will display a distinctive dark, rich grain pattern, often accompanied by age-related patina on the metalwork.

A writing slope functions effectively as a decorative accent piece on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. It can be displayed closed to showcase the inlaid exterior woodwork or opened slightly to present as an antique desk display.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of high humidity to prevent warping or loosening of the inlay.
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