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Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope
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Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 25 October 2024 · John Hubbard Antiques
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Description

A Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope. Vacant brass plaque on top with brass escutcheon, new black gold and blind embossed skiver and pair of brass screw topped glass inkwells.

Size: 15.3/4" (40cm) wide x 9.1/2" (24cm) deep x 6" (15cm) high

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4806

Dealers note: this box is in excellent condition and would make a very suitable gift.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1022478
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4806
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A Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope.
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Vacant brass plaque on top with brass escutcheon, new black gold and blind embossed skiver and pair of brass screw topped glass inkwells.
John Hubbard Antiques

Size: 15.3/4" (40cm) wide x 9.1/2" (24cm) deep x 6" (15cm) high

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4806

Dealers note: this box is in excellent condition and would make a very suitable gift.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022478
Dealers Internal Ref
4806
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features inset brass strapwork bands across the lid and a central brass escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope

Archive II A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features inset brass strapwork bands across the lid and a central brass escutcheon. View II
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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
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Castle Ash
Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features inset brass strapwork bands across the lid and a central brass escutcheon.
Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope
Ref: SA1022478
A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features inset brass strapwork bands across the lid and a central brass escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass strapwork, Inset escutcheon, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable, hinged box designed to provide an angled writing surface and storage for stationery, inkwells, and correspondence during the 19th century.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, featuring dovetailed joints, brass strapwork reinforcements, and fitted internal compartments.

Authenticity is indicated by period hand-cut screws, natural patination of the wood and brass, secondary softwoods internally, and traditional keyhole escutcheons.

Placed atop a credenza, side table, or mantelpiece, it serves as a sophisticated display object that adds historical texture and functional desktop storage.

Maintain the surface by applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and using specialized non-abrasive brass cleaner carefully to avoid staining the surrounding timber.
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