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C19th Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Slope with Makers Label for Haynes of London
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C19th Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Slope with Makers Label for Haynes of London

19th century
Sold 12 June 2025 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Description

A 19th century brass bound writing slope with brass edges cartouche and handles, the inside with

Two inkwells a leather covered writing surface and side drawer with brass pin lock the inner flap has the original trade label for Haynes of london

Measures

Height 16 cms

Width 42 cms

Depth 26 cms

Condition

This lot is in good condition having been restored in the past, it has a new leather surface, the top has a a few shrinkage splits to the veneers includes key

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1010447
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A 19th century brass bound writing slope with brass edges cartouche and handles, the inside with
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Two inkwells a leather covered writing surface and side drawer with brass pin lock the inner flap has the original trade label for Haynes of london.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
fig 1. A rectangular nineteenth-century rosewood writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets and an inlaid brass cartouche on the hinged lid.
fig 1. C19th Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Slope with Makers Label for Haynes of London

Measures

Height 16 cms

Width 42 cms

Depth 26 cms

Condition

This lot is in good condition having been restored in the past, it has a new leather surface, the top has a a few shrinkage splits to the veneers includes key

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1010447
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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C19th Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Slope with Makers Label for Haynes of London

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A rectangular nineteenth-century rosewood writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets and an inlaid brass cartouche on the hinged lid.
C19th rosewood brass bound writing slope with makers label for Haynes of london
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A rectangular nineteenth-century rosewood writing slope featuring inset brass corner brackets and an inlaid brass cartouche on the hinged lid.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Inlaid brass cartouche, Flush escutcheon
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable desktop box featuring a slanted lid designed to hold writing instruments, paper, and correspondence, popular before the widespread use of fitted desks.

They were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, and reinforced with brass banding, corner brackets, and flush handles to withstand travel.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass screw heads rather than modern phillips screws, secret drawers behind internal partitions, and occasionally makers stamps or paper labels inside.

These compact boxes can be displayed closed on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add texture and historical interest, or opened to display collections of stationery and pens.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight and applying a microcrystalline wax occasionally. Clean the brass hardware gently without abrasive polishes to preserve the patination.
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