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Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office of slope, Louis XV style, veneer of precious wood, Antique of 19th century, Napoleon III.
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century
Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century

Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century

$3,908
Unusual Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
rosewood rectangular top opening to reveal a fitted interior with a writing slope, gilt tooled leather
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Writing Desk
Unusual Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Writing Desk

Unusual Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Writing Desk

$2,492
Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Stationary Box
Located in Montreal, QC
leather writing slope, pen tray and brass capped glass inkwell, with hidden letter compartments, under
Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass, Silver

Antique Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Stationary Box
Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Stationary Box

Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Stationary Box

$1,800
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
pen tray flanked by space for inkwells. Beneath the writing slope is a small letter well. Brass
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Other Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

$2,620
Antique Campaign Chest, Edwardian, Officer s Secretaire, Drawers, Bureau
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing desk over two over two drawers Working locks and keys to the writing slope, drawer key absent
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Chest, Edwardian, Officer s Secretaire, Drawers, Bureau
Antique Campaign Chest, Edwardian, Officer s Secretaire, Drawers, Bureau

Antique Campaign Chest, Edwardian, Officer s Secretaire, Drawers, Bureau

$6,138
18th Century Oak Writing Desk
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique 18th century oak writing desk. Top with sloped top. Three small drawers inside. Original
Category

Mid-18th Century British Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Writing Desk
18th Century Oak Writing Desk

18th Century Oak Writing Desk

$763
Fine Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase By Walker Of Lancaster
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
glazing. The secretaire drawer with a fitted removable writing slope and is stamped with the makers name
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Fine Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase By Walker Of Lancaster
Fine Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase By Walker Of Lancaster

Fine Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase By Walker Of Lancaster

$8,535
Gillows of Lancaster Bonheur Du Jour.
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Batley, GB
and hardware and reveals a small writing slope and storage compartments. The drawer stamped Gillow
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gillows of Lancaster Bonheur Du Jour.
Gillows of Lancaster Bonheur Du Jour.

Gillows of Lancaster Bonheur Du Jour.

$3,141
Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport
Located in Montreal, QC
surmounting the leather topped writing slope, with four interior drawers; the body is raised on two front
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Teak, Leather

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport
Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport

Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Davenport

$12,500
Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport
Located in Montreal, QC
flanking three drawers, the piano lid lifts to reveal the sliding writing slope backed by two drawers and
Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport
Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport

Victorian Harlequin Piano Top Walnut Davenport

$9,500
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inlaid Campaign Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
. With inscribed plaque 'DL Irish'. Indicated previous owner. This box called a writing slope was used
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inlaid Campaign Box On Stand
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inlaid Campaign Box On Stand

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inlaid Campaign Box On Stand

$3,250
19th Century Pollard Oak Drop-Leaf Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
fitted with two drawers, the top drawer having fitted compartments and a pull-out reading or writing
Category

Early 19th Century European William IV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

19th Century Pollard Oak Drop-Leaf Occasional Table
19th Century Pollard Oak Drop-Leaf Occasional Table

19th Century Pollard Oak Drop-Leaf Occasional Table

$2,389
Antique Victorian Walnut Freestanding Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
to the top with original brass handles, writing slope with original leather which opens to reveal a
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Freestanding Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Walnut Freestanding Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Walnut Freestanding Pedestal Desk

$2,697
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Located in Portland, OR
out to reveal a fitted interior with an adjustable writing slope. The base having twin paneled doors
Category

1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875

$2,045
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century camphor campaign tambour writing desk, circa 1860 Fine quality Chinese export
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

$2,663
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features the original inset gilt tooled navy
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk

$4,643
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box
Located in Worcester, GB
slope within. The slope with a super green tooled leather writing surface. Compartments within for pens
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Writing Box

$402
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
pigeon hole interior. Writing slope which is strung with ebony and unused brass cartouche opens to a
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

$2,663
Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
handles.  Fall drops down to provide the writing slope and reveal a stunning interior painted in a
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk
Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk

Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk

$3,482
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
1860 in date. The hinged 'piano' lid opening to reveal maple veneered drawers and a pull out writing
Category

1860s Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century

$4,301
Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850
Located in Portland, OR
handle. The writing box opens and folds out to reveal a sloped writing surface fitted with the original
Category

1850s English Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850
Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

$1,895
A 19th C Anglo-Indian Inlaid Brass Box On Stand Side Table
Located in New York, NY
with interior decorated compartments and fold out writing slope, the exterior edged in brass, the top
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

A 19th C Anglo-Indian Inlaid Brass Box On Stand Side Table
A 19th C Anglo-Indian Inlaid Brass Box On Stand Side Table

A 19th C Anglo-Indian Inlaid Brass Box On Stand Side Table

$3,500
19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire
Located in Conwy, GB
The drop down writing slope opens to reveal seven open pigeon holes above four drawers with open
Category

19th Century Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire
19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire

19th Century Burr Oak Secretaire

$2,663
19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
drawers, below this you have a pullout / pull-out writing slope which lifts up, this has a green leather
Category

1860s British Early Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport

19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport

$5,394
Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS. The drawers above a recess with a
Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards Roberts 19th Century

$10,242
Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
moulded edge over an arrangement of six freeze drawers all fitted with leather writing slopes. Above two
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk
Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk

Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk

$7,921
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
box reveals a deep blue replacement leather writing slope bordered with gold tooling and greek key
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

$4,779
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
slope and writing sufaces with upper gallery. Alfred Charles Hobbs (1812 – 1891) was born in Boston
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk

$3,000
Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian inlaid black walnut and mahogany writing slope and
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

$1,843
Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
drawers dressed with brass pulls The fall unfolds into a writing slope with gold tooled skiver Beneath
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887
Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887

$2,212
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
Located in Portland, OR
slide with a lift-up writing slope inlaid with dark leather. The desk raised on bracket feet and having
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860

19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860

$3,600
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
carved and shaped supports. The leather top writing slope lifting to reveal a birds eye maple interior
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

$2,451
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Opening it up reveals a dished pen tray flanked by space for inkwells. Beneath the writing slope is a
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

$2,500
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope and stationery box compendium
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Writing Slope

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

$1,570
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Leather Writing Slope (replacement Leather with hand applied Gilt and Blind Tooling) Opens to Reveal a
Category

1860s Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut, 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut, 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut, 1860

$3,072
Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
, serpentine shaped writing slope and fitted interior. It boasts a beautiful burr walnut front panel, elegant
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

$2,574
Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
handles Desk writing slope features a brass lock escutcheon and lock, key absent High, turned
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870
Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870

Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870

$2,178
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
monogrammed letters C F E. When opened the box reveals a royal blue velvet writing slope with a gold tooled
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

$5,872
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Turned Feet with Shaped and Carved Supports. The Davenport Features a Pull Out and Lift Up Writing Slope
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1860

$3,345
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

$3,270
Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mâché Writing Box
Located in Bath, GB
side which once unlocked, allows the front to be opened to reveal a writing slope with the original
Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mâché Writing Box
Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mâché Writing Box

Fabulous Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mâché Writing Box

$4,028
Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
to reveal a lovely original condition stationary store. A serpentine shaped writing slope with
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$2,574
Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Cylinder Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, Original Leather Pull Out Writing Slope Which Is Adjustable. The Bottom Section Provides A Central Cupboard
Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Cylinder Desk
Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Cylinder Desk

Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Cylinder Desk

$6,077
19th Century Early Victorian Rosewood Work Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with original turned knobs, the top drawer having a writing slope and a secret compartment at the side
Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Early Victorian Rosewood Work Table
19th Century Early Victorian Rosewood Work Table

19th Century Early Victorian Rosewood Work Table

$2,663
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

$1,150
Early 19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
/ writing slope on a ratchet, circa 1820.  
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
Early 19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Desk

Early 19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Desk

$3,892
19th Century Gothic Carved Oak Pedestal Lectern Stand Station
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
diameter x 99cm high (reading/writing slope 92cm to 99cm high). In good antique condition with minor
Category

19th Century Gothic Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gothic Carved Oak Pedestal Lectern Stand Station
19th Century Gothic Carved Oak Pedestal Lectern Stand Station

19th Century Gothic Carved Oak Pedestal Lectern Stand Station

$949
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flips open to reveal a full writing slope with paper storage compartments. The entire box rests over
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box

$1,250
19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand
Located in London, GB
.  The set compromises a superb faux walnut veneer writing slope with a fitted gold tooled leather lined
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand
19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand

$478 / set
Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
superb figuring The comfortable writing slope with inset, tooled leather skiver Opens smoothly to
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880
Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880

Antique Davenport, English, Rosewood, Satinwood, Writing Desk, circa 1880

$2,451
Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Removable Writing Slope To Bottom Drawer. Childs size examples of the typical wellington chest of
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest

Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest

$3,141
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Located in London, GB
writing slope with a purple velvet lined writing surface. It is fitted with drawers to either side and the
Category

1860s Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

$2,389
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has a nice parchment colour leather writing
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport

$2,389
Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Located in Martlesham, GB
drawers and compartments, the drop down fall also acts as a writing slope which is lined with a black
Category

1820s English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

$7,989
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for storage and 3 secret
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

$2,314
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
pigeon holes for documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

$2,451
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality french escritoire, circa 1830. Unusual offers an additional pull out sliding writing
Category

Early 19th Century French William IV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire

19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire

$4,438
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Antique Writing Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique writing slope for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique writing slope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique writing slope, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique writing slope bearing Victorian, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique writing slope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Betjemann Sons, Gillows of Lancaster London and A. Feret are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Writing Slope?

An antique writing slope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,171, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $33,701.
Questions About Antique Writing Slope
  • What is a writing slope?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What are writing slopes?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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