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Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope
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Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 1 June 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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A Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope with vacant brass shield cartouche with matching escutcheon, brass corners and working lock and key. Still retaining its original skiver, the top writing board opens to a concealed panel, behind which are two secret drawers.

Size: 15.3/4" (40cm) x 9.1/2" (24cm) x 6" (15cm) high.

C1880

Dealers Note: Would make an excellent gift. Postage to UK address via Royal Mail Tracked 48, just £15. Overseas. mailing available, price on application.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137339
Dealers Internal Reference
4876
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Description
A Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope with vacant brass shield cartouche with matching escutcheon, brass corners and working lock and key.
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Still retaining its original skiver, the top writing board opens to a concealed panel, behind which are two secret drawers.
John Hubbard Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope

Size: 15.3/4" (40cm) x 9.1/2" (24cm) x 6" (15cm) high.

C1880

Dealers Note: Would make an excellent gift. Postage to UK address via Royal Mail Tracked 48, just £15. Overseas. mailing available, price on application.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137339
Dealers Internal Ref
4876
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope

Archive II A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel. View XII
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John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
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Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel.
Victorian walnut brass bound writing slope
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope features polished brass corner braces, a central brass shield escutcheon, and a key inserted into the front lock with a green tassel.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Velvet, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Shield escutcheon, Dovetail joinery, Key lock mechanism
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable slant-topped box designed to hold writing instruments, paper, and correspondence, which gained immense popularity during the Victorian era for home and travel use.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, reinforced with brass corners and escutcheons for durability during transport, and often feature secret compartments.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, aged patination on the wood, traditional brass hardware fixed with slotted screws, and secondary softwood liners such as pine or cedar.

An antique writing box can be placed closed on a side table or coffee table as a sculptural decorative object, or opened to display vintage correspondence and writing accessories.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture, and gently polish brass hardware with a soft, dry cloth.
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