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Period Harewood Writing Slope 1800
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Period Harewood Writing Slope 1800

18th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

For sale is a fine antique Georgian writing slope crafted from beautiful harewood, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This elegant portable desk features stunning shell fan inlays to each corner, a central oval burr veneer cartouche, and crisp satinwood crossbanding – all signs of skilled craftsmanship from the Georgian period.

The box opens to reveal its original green baize writing surface, and inside you'll find fitted compartments for inkwells, pens, and writing implements. One original brass inkwell remains in place, adding further authenticity and charm.

Materials:

Harewood, satinwood and tulipwood

Age:

c.1790

Size:

Length: 30cm

Width: 25cm

Height: 12.5cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144131
Dealers Internal Reference
7352
Dealers Notes

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Description
For sale is a fine antique Georgian writing slope crafted from beautiful harewood, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This elegant portable desk features stunning shell fan inlays to each corner, a central oval burr veneer cartouche, and crisp satinwood crossbanding – all signs of skilled craftsmanship from the Georgian period.
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The box opens to reveal its original green baize writing surface, and inside you'll find fitted compartments for inkwells, pens, and writing implements.
Michael Johnson Antiques

One original brass inkwell remains in place, adding further authenticity and charm.

Materials:

Harewood, satinwood and tulipwood

Age:

c.1790

Size:

Length: 30cm

Width: 25cm

Height: 12.5cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144131
Dealers Internal Ref
7352
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Period Harewood Writing Slope 1800

Archive II A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View II
Archive III A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View III
Archive IV A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View IV
Archive V A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View V
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Archive IX A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View IX
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Archive XI A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View XI
Archive XII A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View XII
Archive XIII A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid. View XIII
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
Location
Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
Michael Johnson Antiques
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A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid.
Period Harewood Writing Slope 1800
Ref: SA1144131
A closed wooden writing slope featuring contrasting marquetry corner fans and a central inlaid shell motif on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHarewood, Satinwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry fan corners, Central shell inlay, Geometric stringing
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable desk featuring a hinged, sloping lid designed to provide an angled surface for writing letters or documents, often containing internal compartments for inkwells, pens, and paper.

These boxes were constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, and harewood, frequently decorated with contrasting stringing, brass corner brackets, and intricate marquetry or shell inlay.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period brass hardware, secondary softwood linings, and natural ageing of the wood and varnish, rather than machine-made uniformity.

An antique writing slope can be displayed closed on a console table, bookshelf, or desk as a decorative object, or opened to function as a compact desktop workspace.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.
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