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Flame Mahogany Writing Slope Georgian C.1820
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Flame Mahogany Writing Slope Georgian C.1820

18th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
This “Flame Mahogany Writing Slope Georgian C.1820” found a buyer.

It was listed by Michael Johnson Antiques . Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A fine example of a writing slope. This particular slope is made from a beautiful rich flame mahogany with brass bounding around the edging. All completely original dating Georgian c.1820. The interior comprises of its original velvet writing slope section with an array of storage from papers and writing materials. A nice piece of history and would look awesome in a office desk set up. Comes with a working key and lock.

Materials:

Flame mahogany

Age:

c.1820

Size:

Length: 43cm

Width: 24.5cm

Height: 15cm

Reference Number: 7330

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Writing Slope to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112017
Dealers Internal Reference
7330
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Description
A fine example of a writing slope.
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This particular slope is made from a beautiful rich flame mahogany with brass bounding around the edging.
Michael Johnson Antiques

All completely original dating Georgian c.1820. The interior comprises of its original velvet writing slope section with an array of storage from papers and writing materials. A nice piece of history and would look awesome in a office desk set up. Comes with a working key and lock.

Materials:

Flame mahogany

Age:

c.1820

Size:

Length: 43cm

Width: 24.5cm

Height: 15cm

Reference Number: 7330

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Writing Slope to the Georgian era.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112017
Dealers Internal Ref
7330
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany writing slope featuring flame veneer grain patterns and inset brass corner brackets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Flame Mahogany Writing Slope Georgian C.1820

Archive II A rectangular mahogany writing slope featuring flame veneer grain patterns and inset brass corner brackets. View II
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Telephone 07985 789 670
Location
Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
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Location: Ashford, Middlesex, South West London, United Kingdom
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A rectangular mahogany writing slope featuring flame veneer grain patterns and inset brass corner brackets.
Flame Mahogany Writing Slope Georgian c.1820
Ref: SA1112017
A rectangular mahogany writing slope featuring flame veneer grain patterns and inset brass corner brackets.
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Brass corner mounts, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 24.5 cm (10 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

A writing slope is a portable box with a slanted lid designed to hold writing materials and provide an inclined surface for correspondence, becoming highly popular during the Georgian era.

They were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently enhanced with flame mahogany veneers, brass corner mounts, and inset lock escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques including hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary softwood linings, traditional brass hardware, and natural age-related patina on the wood surfaces.

It can be placed closed on a console table, bookshelf, or desk as a decorative object, or opened to display vintage inkwells and stationery as a functional focal point.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish without sealing the pores.
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