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Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
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Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

19th century
Sold 26 February 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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Victorian walnut writing slope with brass corners, vacant cartouche and matching escutcheon. There's a working lock and key and it opens to reveal a quality black toooled and embossed skiver, pair or inkwells, a pen tray, lidded compartment and nib compartment. There is a lock on the top writing board but no key. Inside there's a concealed spring loaded panel that opens to reveal three secret drawers.

Size: 17.3/4" (45.2cm) wide x 10" (25.3) deep x 7.1/8" (18.2) hih.

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4785

Dealers note. This is a good slope in good condition but some of the brass shows signs of age related knocks and wear. Not as perfect as our usual stock but very acceptable. Close-ups of the dents are available on request or we can also offer a FaceTime or WhatsApp video call if required.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.2cm (7.17")
Width
45.2cm (17.80")
Depth
25.3cm (9.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119975
Dealers Internal Reference
4785
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Victorian walnut writing slope with brass corners, vacant cartouche and matching escutcheon.
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There's a working lock and key and it opens to reveal a quality black toooled and embossed skiver, pair or inkwells, a pen tray, lidded compartment and nib compartment.
John Hubbard Antiques

There is a lock on the top writing board but no key. Inside there's a concealed spring loaded panel that opens to reveal three secret drawers.

fig 1. A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Size: 17.3/4" (45.2cm) wide x 10" (25.3) deep x 7.1/8" (18.2) hih.

Circa 1880

Stock no: 4785

Dealers note. This is a good slope in good condition but some of the brass shows signs of age related knocks and wear. Not as perfect as our usual stock but very acceptable. Close-ups of the dents are available on request or we can also offer a FaceTime or WhatsApp video call if required.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
18.2cm (7.17")
Width
45.2cm (17.80")
Depth
25.3cm (9.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119975
Dealers Internal Ref
4785
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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Archive I A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Archive II A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View II
Archive III A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View III
Archive IV A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View IV
Archive V A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View V
Archive VI A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View VI
Archive VII A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View VII
Archive VIII A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View VIII
Archive IX A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View IX
Archive X A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View X
Archive XI A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View XI
Archive XII A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View XII
Archive XIII A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View XIII
Archive XIV A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View XIV
Archive XV A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View XV
Archive XVI A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock. View XVI
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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
Location
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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Items Sold 213
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John Hubbard Antiques
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A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock.
Victorian walnut writing slope with secret drawers
Ref: SA1119975
A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features brass inlay trim, a central brass escutcheon with a key, and a small tassel hanging from the lock.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass stringing inlay, Shield escutcheon, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 18.2 cm (7 in) x W 45.2 cm (18 in) x D 25.3 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes became immensely popular during the Victorian era as portable desks for correspondence, featuring a sloping lid that opened to reveal storage for writing materials, inkwells, and paper.

These boxes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently accented with brass banding, corner mounts, and mother-of-pearl or brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as dovetail joints in the internal compartments, hand-cut screws, and genuine aged patination on the wood and brass hardware.

An antique writing slope can be displayed closed on a console table or sideboard to add textual warmth and historical character, or opened to exhibit vintage writing implements.

Maintain wooden writing slopes by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and protect the polish, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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