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Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
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Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

19th century
Sold 21 August 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique desktop writing slope. An English, burr walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

An attractive and delightfully appointed slope for the desktop

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good condition

Striking burr walnut stocks present superb grain interest

Rich caramel hues dance beneath a wax polish finish

Domed stationery compartment dressed with a brass twist latch escutcheon — key present

Turning the key operates the domed lid and releases the fold-out writing slope

Within the stationery compartment, a pair of smaller compartments flank a quintet of small document sleeves

Two delightful glass ink wells sit neatly within a brass square mount

Striking indigo coloured velvet writing slope embossed with a superb pattern

Upper section of the slope opens, revealing a recessed pair of document slides

This is a beautifully finished antique desktop writing slope, with a distinctive domed form and an eye-catching indigo coloured interior. Perfect for the desktop with a useful number of storage compartments. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 37cm (14.5'')

Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Extended Width: 37cm (14.5'')

Extended Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Extended Height: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Writing Scope Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Writing Scope Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.9793

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1040144
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9793
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Description
This is an antique desktop writing slope.
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An English, burr walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

An attractive and delightfully appointed slope for the desktop

fig 1. An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
fig 1. Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good condition

Striking burr walnut stocks present superb grain interest

Rich caramel hues dance beneath a wax polish finish

Domed stationery compartment dressed with a brass twist latch escutcheon — key present

fig 2. An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
fig 2. Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Turning the key operates the domed lid and releases the fold-out writing slope

Within the stationery compartment, a pair of smaller compartments flank a quintet of small document sleeves

Two delightful glass ink wells sit neatly within a brass square mount

fig 3. An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
fig 3. Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Striking indigo coloured velvet writing slope embossed with a superb pattern

Upper section of the slope opens, revealing a recessed pair of document slides

This is a beautifully finished antique desktop writing slope, with a distinctive domed form and an eye-catching indigo coloured interior. Perfect for the desktop with a useful number of storage compartments. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
fig 4. Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 37cm (14.5'')

Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Extended Width: 37cm (14.5'')

Extended Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Extended Height: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Writing Scope Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

fig 5. An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
fig 5. Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Writing Scope Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
fig 6. Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9793

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Slope to the Victorian era.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1040144
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9793
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope features decorative brass straps, a stepped superstructure, and two glass inkwells with brass caps.
Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Glass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass strapwork, Stepped superstructure, Fitted inkwells, Figured wood veneer
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 26.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable slant-topped box designed to hold stationery, inkwells, and writing implements, providing an angled writing surface before the widespread use of fitted desks.

These pieces typically feature a solid pine or mahogany carcase veneered in figured woods such as burr walnut, accented with brass escutcheons, straps, and fitted interior compartments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hide glue, aged brass hardware with hand-filed screws, and natural timber shrinkage rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

This piece functions effectively as a decorative object on a console table, mantelpiece, or office desk, adding textural warmth and historical contrast to modern spaces.

Maintain the finish by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, applying a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and cleaning brass components with a dry cloth without harsh abrasives.
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