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A Large and Impressive Early 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
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A Large and Impressive Early 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

18th century
Sold 28 November 2024 · John Hubbard Antiques
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An impressive late Georgian period campaign writing slope. Brass bound mahogany and of bi-fold design, with shaped engraving plate and matching escutcheon, with flush military style handles. It opens to reveal a central leather stationery envelope in tooled blue leather, flanked by eight individual pockets. The writing compartment still retains its original silver plated lockable, sealable inkwells, a pen tray, nib holder and another lidded compartment.

Beneath the top writing board the base is lined in blue leather matching the writing boards. There is a concealed panel behind which are two banks of double secret drawers.

Size: 19" (48.3cm) wide x 12" (30.5cm) deep x 7.1/4" (18.4cm) high.

Circa: 1825

Stock no: 4862

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.4cm (7.24")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1079874
Dealers Internal Reference
4862
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An impressive late Georgian period campaign writing slope.
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Brass bound mahogany and of bi-fold design, with shaped engraving plate and matching escutcheon, with flush military style handles.
John Hubbard Antiques

It opens to reveal a central leather stationery envelope in tooled blue leather, flanked by eight individual pockets. The writing compartment still retains its original silver plated lockable, sealable inkwells, a pen tray, nib holder and another lidded compartment.

fig 1. An angled shot of a rectangular mahogany campaign writing slope featuring inset brass corner guards and decorative brass escutcheons.
fig 1. A Large and Impressive Early 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

Beneath the top writing board the base is lined in blue leather matching the writing boards. There is a concealed panel behind which are two banks of double secret drawers.

Size: 19" (48.3cm) wide x 12" (30.5cm) deep x 7.1/4" (18.4cm) high.

Circa: 1825

Stock no: 4862

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope to the Georgian era.

Height
18.4cm (7.24")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1079874
Dealers Internal Ref
4862
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Hubbard Antiques Profile Page

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Brass inlay escutcheons, Flush side straps, Hinged folding lid
  • SizeH 18.4 cm (7 in) x W 48.3 cm (19 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

A campaign writing slope is a portable desk used by military officers and travellers during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to fold open and provide a slanted writing surface with internal storage for stationery and ink.

They are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or oak, and reinforced with brass corners, straps, and escutcheons to withstand travel.

Authentic pieces feature period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, patinated timber surfaces, hand-engraved brass hardware, and secondary woods consistent with the era.

It can be placed closed upon a console table, desk, or bookcase as a decorative object, or opened to display vintage inkwells and letters within a traditional study.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically applying natural beeswax to nourish the grain, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.
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