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An Exceptional Quality Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope
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An Exceptional Quality Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 5 June 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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Description

An extremely high quality Victorian coromandel and brass inlaid writing slope. Highly figured veneer all around, fabulous quality engraved fittings and hinges with original inkwells with matching engraved tops,

Circa 1875

S/no: 4824

Size: 16" (41cm) x 9.1/2" (24.3cm) x 5" (13cm) high

Dealers note: This is an exceptional quality piece in fabulous original condition and ready for the most discerning collector. A rare find!

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24.3cm (9.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1025097
Dealers Internal Reference
4824
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Description
An extremely high quality Victorian coromandel and brass inlaid writing slope.
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Highly figured veneer all around, fabulous quality engraved fittings and hinges with original inkwells with matching engraved tops,.
John Hubbard Antiques
fig 1. A closed rectangular Victorian coromandel writing slope featuring distinct grain patterns, brass stringing inlay, and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
fig 1. An Exceptional Quality Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope

Circa 1875

S/no: 4824

Size: 16" (41cm) x 9.1/2" (24.3cm) x 5" (13cm) high

Dealers note: This is an exceptional quality piece in fabulous original condition and ready for the most discerning collector. A rare find!

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24.3cm (9.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025097
Dealers Internal Ref
4824
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A closed rectangular Victorian coromandel writing slope featuring distinct grain patterns, brass stringing inlay, and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Exceptional Quality Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope

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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 closed rectangular Victorian coromandel writing slope featuring distinct grain patterns, brass stringing inlay, and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
An exceptional quality Victorian coromandel writing slope
Ref: SA1025097
A closed rectangular Victorian coromandel writing slope featuring distinct grain patterns, brass stringing inlay, and a central mother-of-pearl escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel, Brass, Mother-of-pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass stringing inlay, Mother-of-pearl escutcheon, Sloping hinged lid
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 24.3 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable desk featuring a hinged, sloping lid designed to hold paper and writing implements, becoming highly popular during the Victorian era for correspondence.

They were typically constructed from a pine or mahogany carcass veneered in high-end exotic timbers such as coromandel, walnut, or mahogany, often embellished with brass stringing and mother-of-pearl escutcheons.

Authenticity is usually determined by hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, period brass hardware, and interior features such as secret compartments and velvet-lined writing surfaces.

Placed on a console table, desk, or bookcase, these pieces add rich texture and historical character to both traditional and contemporary interior schemes.

Protect coromandel from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels, occasionally treating the timber with microcrystalline wax to maintain its lustre without damaging the delicate veneer.
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