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A Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers.
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A Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers.

19th century
Sold 4 December 2024 · John Hubbard Antiques
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A Victorian figured walnut writing slope with secret drawers.

Beautifully figured walnut with brass bound edges, brass string inlay to front and top, opening to reveal a perfect lambskin skiver, embossed with blind and gilt tooling, with two inkwells, pen tray and the top writing board opening to reveal secret drawers

Comes with working lock and key.

Size: 16" wide x 9 1/2" deep x 6 3/4" high

Stock no: 4730

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA849086
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4730
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A Victorian figured walnut writing slope with secret drawers.

Beautifully figured walnut with brass bound edges, brass string inlay to front and top, opening to reveal a perfect lambskin skiver, embossed with blind and gilt tooling, with two inkwells, pen tray and the top writing board opening to reveal secret drawers

Comes with working lock and key.

Size: 16" wide x 9 1/2" deep x 6 3/4" high

Stock no: 4730

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA849086
Dealers Internal Ref
4730
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers.

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Birmingham Road
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DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
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A closed rectangular Victorian walnut writing slope featuring brass banding, an inlaid escutcheon, and a key inserted in the lock.
A Victorian figured walnut writing slope with secret drawers.
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  • ObjectWriting Slopes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBrass banding, Inlaid escutcheon, Hinged lid, Fitted interior
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

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A writing slope is a portable, hinged box designed to provide an angled surface for writing, featuring internal compartments for stationery, inkwells, and correspondence.

These pieces were typically constructed from a secondary timber carcass veneered in fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often accented with brass banding, corner braces, and inlaid escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hand-finished wood surfaces, solid brass hardware with hand-filed screws, and secondary woods consistent with nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.

This item can be displayed closed on a console table, desk, or bookcase shelf to add textural warmth, historical interest, and functional surface storage to a room.

Maintain the finish by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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