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Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Turned Stretcher and Turned and Carved Uprights. The Kidney Shaped top featuring a raised writing slope
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

$3,358
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
has a fantastic colour and tooled edges, the central section lifts up to be a writing slope and is
Category

1890s British Sheraton Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

$4,798
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
same writing slopes raised. Both have exactly the same easel backs The timber is correct for the
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

$19,192 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer
Located in Glasgow, GB
above a long drawer with a cleverly concealed writing slope and a pair of moulded panelled cupboard
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer
Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer

$6,333
Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
original brass handle to top, opening to reveal Baized writing slope, inkwells, lidded compartment and pen
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

$2,323
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with
Category

1880s Italian Napoleon III Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

$2,316
18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A mahogany architect's/Pembroke table with drop leaves, an adjustable reading/writing slope, and a
Category

1780s English George III Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table
18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table

18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table

$7,800
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in London, GB
side door enclosing four graduated drawers with brass knobs; the writing slope of sliding form, flanked
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

$20,289
19th Century mahogany military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
handles, the central drawer pulls out to reveal a lift up writing slope with various compartments, slides
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century mahogany military chest
19th Century mahogany military chest

19th Century mahogany military chest

$10,487
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
turned knobs and locks. The writing slope having a green leather writing surface with hand applied gilt
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

$4,105
Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
hinged rectangular leather-inset writing top with an adjustable writing slope on a ratchet flanked by
Category

1810s English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table
Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table

Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table

$18,198
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
and a removable writing slope with the original velvet writing surface, two lift up lids opening to
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$1,518 Sale Price
20% Off
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Benington, Herts
lower part with a frieze drawer revealing tooled leather insets with an adjustable writing slope and
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows

$20,563
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from Seend House
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

$19,877
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

$5,500
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and graduated mahogany-lined drawers; with cupboards at the back
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

$19,877
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
carrying handles, the hinged lid opens to reveal the fitted interior with a writing slope, letter racks, 3
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box

$1,912
Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
fitted writing slope inside, one frieze fitted drawer with satinwood inlay, one satinwood inlaid sliding
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table
Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table

Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table

$9,452
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fixed writing slope
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

$2,700
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
single drawer below encloses an adjustable writing slope with a pen box to the rear. The box is of
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Bronze

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

$825
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century

$4,386
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collector should have The table boasts an angle adjustable reading slope, twin candle slip trays and
Category

1780s English Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope

$5,963
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved cabriole legs
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

$2,597
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

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

$8,568
18th Century English Campaign Secretaire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. The top section with fold-out writing slope, enclosing a leather writing surface and fitted interior
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

18th Century English Campaign Secretaire
18th Century English Campaign Secretaire

18th Century English Campaign Secretaire

$9,541
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Olive

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

$4,112 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard
Located in King s Lynn, GB
to reveal a leather writing space with golden edging, pigeon holes, drawers and a writing slope. The
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard

$1,919
Swedish 19th century hand 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 hand painted pine escritoire writing desk
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk

$3,495
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Located in Ipswich, GB
writing slope with a section for a pair of inkwells, with pink satin lined interior. D. 1860
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

$745 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS.   The drawers above a recess with a
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century

$8,568
Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
gallery above a lift up stationary box above a writing slope with the original leather crossbanded in
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk

$1,194 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
interior of the Writing Box is fitted with a Black leather writing slope framed in gold tooling and brass
Category

1820s English George IV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

$4,798
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
An elegant 19th-century English Regency rosewood writing slope and campaign desk, exquisitely
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk

English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk

$470
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
London lock. When opened the writing box reveals a dark blue black leather writing slope bordered with a
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

$5,894
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
ratcheted writing slope, lidded compartments, wells and letter racks, the writing slope lifts to reveal a
Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

$14,750
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
reveal a writing slope with a blue velvet writing surface, the fitted interior with the original glass
Category

1880s German Black Forest Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

$1,225
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Copper

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk

$3,427
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique writing slope, notary desk or travel correspondence box in oak, dating to the Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

$725
Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste
Located in Kent, Dover
and a writing slope. The upper cabinet with shelves. The walnut cabinet is decorated in the Moorish
Category

1860s Italian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste
Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste

Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste

$12,296
A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
shelved interior, the banded and burred fall front writing slope opening to pigeonholes, two frieze
Category

18th Century English George I Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century
A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century

A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century

$31,500
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire. This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope
Category

1860s Biedermeier Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860

Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860

$3,907
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
stationary compartment to the top opening to reveal a fitted interior, burr walnut inlaid writing slope with
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

$2,913
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
opens to reveal a pullout writing slope with a stand up reading support and fitted interior Having
Category

Early 1800s Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

$2,734
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
engaged columns over shaped drawers, the writing slope opening to futher recessed compartn between
Category

18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

$38,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
unique piece has a fold out writing or work surface under the top lid as seen often in writing slopes or
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

$895
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
leather skiver, angled for comfort Writing slope opens to reveal a fitted interior, with two small drawers
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

$7,140
Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing slope lifts to reveal 2 drawers The top of the davenport having an enclosed stationary tray The
Category

1890s Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique
Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique

Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique

$2,192
19th Century Victorian Antique Freestanding Walnut Ladies Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
decorative gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a pleasing fully fitted interior, the writing slope
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Antique Freestanding Walnut Ladies Davenport
19th Century Victorian Antique Freestanding Walnut Ladies Davenport

19th Century Victorian Antique Freestanding Walnut Ladies Davenport

$2,529
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
integrity while maintaining its rich, historical character. Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

$2,261 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
reveal a fitted interior, original leather writing slope crossbanded in burr walnut with satinwood inlay
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

$2,584
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing slope Two document trays offers seven and eight compartments respectively Small cabinet to
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Teak

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

$4,249
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

$950
Antique Victorian Hardwood Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a
Category

1880s English Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Hardwood Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Antique Victorian Hardwood Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

Antique Victorian Hardwood Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

$2,673
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
for documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for storage and
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

$2,399
An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
reveal a baize covered writing slope which can be used flat or tilted up on a rachet. Concealed under
Category

1780s English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Padouk

An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table
An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table

An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table

$26,046
Regency Period Brass Inlaid Side Table, Attributed to John Maclean, circa 1820
By John Mclean
Located in Brighton, Sussex
slope, compartments opening to the sides for writing and drawing implements, a pleated box beneath for
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Brass Inlaid Side Table, Attributed to John Maclean, circa 1820
Regency Period Brass Inlaid Side Table, Attributed to John Maclean, circa 1820

Regency Period Brass Inlaid Side Table, Attributed to John Maclean, circa 1820

$13,708
19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
a lift up writing slope with a leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling, the chest has
Category

1880s British Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest
19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest

19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest

$6,785
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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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