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William IV 19th Century Table Top Writing Slope
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William IV 19th Century Table Top Writing Slope

19th century
Description

William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835.

Elegant and good quality william IV rosewood writing slope.

Clean elegant lines, come with original mother of pearl cartouche, named and dated 1835.  working original lock opens for the lid to come down to form a writing surface, with original leather surface, which also folds back on itself for further storage.  top lid opens to reveal the pen tray and various compartments, this also lifts out to reveal a secret single drawer.

Fine quality example.  very minor shrinkage to lid, but doesn't effect lock function, importantly sits true and flat. Very minor surface marks from use.

Depth open: 16 1/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155031
Dealers Internal Reference
MK118
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Description
William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835.

Elegant and good quality william IV rosewood writing slope.

Clean elegant lines, come with original mother of pearl cartouche, named and dated 1835.

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  working original lock opens for the lid to come down to form a writing surface, with original leather surface, which also folds back on itself for further storage.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  top lid opens to reveal the pen tray and various compartments, this also lifts out to reveal a secret single drawer.

Fine quality example.  very minor shrinkage to lid, but doesn't effect lock function, importantly sits true and flat. Very minor surface marks from use.

Depth open: 16 1/4"

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
25.4cm (10.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155031
Dealers Internal Ref
MK118
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835.

William IV 19th Century Table Top Writing Slope

Archive II A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View II
Archive III A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835. View IX
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Suffolk
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A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835.
WILLIAM IV 19TH CENTURY TABLE TOP WRITING SLOPE
Ref: SA1155031
A 19th-century William IV figured rosewood writing slope featuring a slanted top, metal key, and an inlaid plaque dated 1835.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother of Pearl, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloped hinged lid, Inlaid plaque, Keyhole escutcheon, Figured grain
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 25.4 cm (10 in)

This William IV nineteenth-century writing slope belongs to the nineteenth-century period in the William IV style. The piece is constructed from dark brown figured rosewood with a polished finish, and incorporates metal hardware, a metal key, brass hinges, and a white mother of pearl cartouche inscribed with a name and the date 1835. The sloping hinged lid is fitted with a keyhole escutcheon and an inlaid plaque, displaying the distinctive grain patterns of the timber. Measuring 10 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 25.4 cm deep, the slope sits flat and true on any surface. In a modern home, this piece functions well on an office desk or library table to store stationery or function as a portable writing surface. The hinged lid opens to a working original lock, revealing compartments and a pen tray, while the original leather writing surface folds back for additional storage space beneath. The construction includes minor shrinkage to the lid and minor surface marks from use, preserving its historical character while remaining fully functional for daily use.

FAQs

Produced during the 1830s, William IV writing slopes served as portable workstations, allowing individuals to store stationery and write correspondence while away from a permanent desk.

These boxes were constructed from hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring brass hardware, mother-of-pearl escutcheons, and leather or velvet interior writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces display early 19th-century joinery, hand-cut dovetails, aged metal hardware, period lock mechanisms, and light oxidisation on metal elements.

Placing a writing slope on an office desk, library shelf, or console table introduces architectural weight and historical interest to modern study spaces.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax, while keeping the item away from direct heat and sunlight.
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