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Pretty Victorian Papier Mache Writing Slope
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Pretty Victorian Papier Mache Writing Slope

19th century
Sold 7 June 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a very pretty 19th century black Papier Mache writing slope in nice original condition dating from around 1870.

The interior has a good green velvet writing surface with storage beneath.

The top surface of the piece is beautifully hand painted with floral designs and inlaid with mother of pearl pieces.

The writing slope measures 28 cms by 21 cms by 9 cms high.

UK insured delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Writing Slope to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145098
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a very pretty 19th century black Papier Mache writing slope in nice original condition dating from around 1870.

The interior has a good green velvet writing surface with storage beneath.

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The top surface of the piece is beautifully hand painted with floral designs and inlaid with mother of pearl pieces.
Rams Head Antiques

The writing slope measures 28 cms by 21 cms by 9 cms high.

UK insured delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Papier Mache Writing Slope to the 1870s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145098
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rams Head Antiques Profile Page

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An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pretty Victorian Papier Mache Writing Slope

Archive II An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. View II
Archive III An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. View III
Archive IV An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. View IV
Archive V An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. View V
Archive VI An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid. View VII
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ramsheadantiques
Verified Since Sep 2014
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Items Sold 4,345
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An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid.
Pretty Victorian Papier Mache Writing Slope
Ref: SA1145098
An antique black papier-mache writing slope featuring a floral mother-of-pearl inlay and gold gilt decoration on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPapier-mache, Mother-of-pearl, Gilt, Wood
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Mother-of-pearl, Gilt scrollwork, Serpentine edge
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable box featuring a slanted lid designed to provide a flat surface for writing correspondence, with internal compartments for inkwells, pens, and paper.

They were constructed from layers of paper pulp mixed with glue and resin, pressed into moulds, baked, and finished with multiple coats of lacquer, often embellished with mother-of-pearl and gold leaf.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-painted detailing, genuine mother-of-pearl inlay embedded flush into the lacquer, traditional brass hardware, and appropriate craquelure or age-related surface wear.

It can be placed on a surface such as a console table or desk to serve as a decorative container while adding historical texture and reflective metallic accents to a room.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to protect the fragile lacquer finish, dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without using chemical cleaners.
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