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19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope.
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19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope.

19th century
Description

A lovely little rosewood and brass line inlaid writing slope, the top with vacant mother of pearl engraving plate, matching escutcheon, and working lock and key. Inside there is a superb quality lamb skiver, a lidded compartment for pens, a nib/stamp holder and space for two inkwells.

Size: 14" wide x 9.1/4" x 4.1/4" high (35.5cm x 23.5cm x 11cm)

Circa 1860

S/no: 4915

Dealers note. All our writing slopes are in excellent condition and very suitable as gifts that will become family heirlooms. UK shipping and packing is just £15. Worldwide shipping available, just ask for a price.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Rosewood Brass Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242923
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4915
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A lovely little rosewood and brass line inlaid writing slope, the top with vacant mother of pearl engraving plate, matching escutcheon, and working lock and key.
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Inside there is a superb quality lamb skiver, a lidded compartment for pens, a nib/stamp holder and space for two inkwells.
John Hubbard Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key.
fig 1. 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope.

Size: 14" wide x 9.1/4" x 4.1/4" high (35.5cm x 23.5cm x 11cm)

Circa 1860

S/no: 4915

Dealers note. All our writing slopes are in excellent condition and very suitable as gifts that will become family heirlooms. UK shipping and packing is just £15. Worldwide shipping available, just ask for a price.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Rosewood Brass Writing Slope to the 19th Century.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242923
Dealers Internal Ref
4915
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key.

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Slope.

Archive II A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key. View VIII
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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
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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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A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key.
19th century Rosewood and brass inlaid writing slope.
Ref: SA1242923
A rectangular dark rosewood wooden writing slope featuring double brass stringing inlay, a central brass cartouche, and an escutcheon with an inserted key.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass stringing inlay, Blank brass cartouche, Brass escutcheon, Flush brass corners
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 23.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Writing slopes were portable wooden boxes developed in the 18th and 19th centuries to allow travellers and scholars to write correspondence on the move. When opened, the box unfolds into an angled surface, often lined with leather or velvet, containing slots for inkwells, pens, and paper.

High-quality writing slopes were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Brass was frequently used for exterior edge binding, cartouches, stringing inlay, and flush side handles to strengthen the structure against damage during travel.

Authentic period writing slopes feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass inlay fitted flush into the timber, and period-correct brass mortise locks. The rosewood display characteristic dark grain patterns, and any internal brass hinges will usually show minor unevenness consistent with historical manufacturing methods.

An antique writing slope functions well as a decorative accent on a desk, console table, or deep shelving unit. Left closed, it adds rich wood tones and brass detail to a modern scheme, or it can be displayed open to exhibit decorative stationery and vintage writing instruments.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or cracking. Dust the exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, taking care not to snag polished metal edges or loosen thin brass inlay.
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