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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

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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 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

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture

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

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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

Antique 1880s English Campaign Desks

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desk Sets

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

Antique 1780s English Tables

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

$26,047
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

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

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

$13,709
Antique English Mother of Pearl Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
bottom half of the writing slope lifts to reveal extra storage beneath and the top of the box contains
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Mother of Pearl Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
Antique English Mother of Pearl Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

Antique English Mother of Pearl Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

$3,804
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

Antique 1880s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest

$6,786
FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather writing slope Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only
Category

Vintage 1960s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

$4,044
19th Century Hampton Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
writing desk moves outwards. Once opened, it reveals a writing slope with original tooled green leather, 5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Hampton Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
19th Century Hampton Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

19th Century Hampton Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

$13,500
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe

$3,070
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
By Harrods
Located in Braintree, GB
, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

$226
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
By James Allen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A finely constructed 19th-century English portable writing slope, crafted in richly figured
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

$1,230
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
mahogany Davenport, showcasing richly figured veneers and elegant proportions. The sloped writing surface
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

$1,028
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
writing slope lift to reveal extra storage beneath and the top of the box contains partitions for two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

$5,415
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$712
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Located in NICE, FR
essentials. Beneath, a sloping writing surface is beautifully inlaid with an embossed green leather insert
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860

Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860

$2,855
Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reveal a covered writing slope which can be used flat or tilted up on a rachet. Concealed under the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table
Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

$10,500
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
top with a large drawer flanked by two smaller drawers and correspondingly three sloping writing flaps
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

$5,830
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

$2,193
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
lock. Inside, there is a leathered sloped writing surface that when pushed back, reveals a sizable
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$8,400 Sale Price
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19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

$1,200
Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique deep pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$788
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope and slots for pens
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,919
18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dallas, TX
section opens using concealed buttons into a secretaire writing slope with satinwood drawers and original
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows
18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows

18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows

$7,875
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
travelling cases, writing slopes, and personal reticules. Measures: 3.625 inches high, 1.5 inches wide, .5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacc...

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

$595
Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare storage chest with a beautifully sectioned interior, likely used as a writing slope or
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

$2,400
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious storage
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

$2,450
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks writingdesk, greeting station A Lovely old piece, the desk is made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

$891
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
swivel top allowing the writing slope to turn through ninety degrees offering knee room whilst sat at the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850

$1,713
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
amongst trailing stems. The mahogany, fall-front fitted with a later writing slope, and original brass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

$3,427
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
features a green beize writing slope with brass strengthening mounts to each corner and a key for securing
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

$10,419
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
checkerboard to the lid. When opened the Writing Box reveals a blue leather slope with silver tooling faced in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,169
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
original red velvet lined writing slope. Both halves of the slope raise to reveal inner storage. The rear
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

$2,865
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
reveals a sloped leather writing surface, crafted from green-dyed sheepskin leather and adorned with a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

$1,451
Vintage Boho Large Marquetry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Originally designed as a sophisticated writing slope or a secure place for important documents, its
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Large Marquetry Box
Vintage Boho Large Marquetry Box

Vintage Boho Large Marquetry Box

$1,250
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
Located in Faversham, GB
D: 11.8 INCHES DEPTH AND WIDTH OF WRITING SLOPE W: 70 CM W: 56.6 INCHES D: 60 CM D: 17.7
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

$4,620
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mahogany writing box with leather slope and hidden storage with key, English, circa 1780.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III More Furniture and Collecti...

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

$2,750
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in King s Lynn, GB
holes, providing organised storage for papers and documents. The leather writing slope, finished with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

$3,770
Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
writing slope and a fitted interior with small drawers and compartments. French, Circa 1890. This
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi
Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

$24,676
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
OUTSTANDING ! The box opens to reveal a writing slope with blue leather insert. Both the top section of the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

$7,999
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
Located in Dallas, TX
quite unusual. The top/lid opens to reveal a green baize fabric insert/writing slope, on top and bottom
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

$2,450
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
solid ebony boarder above a frieze drawer fitted with an adjustable inset velvet lined writing slope
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Desks

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

$23,100
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
, pigeonholes, and central compartments for documents and stationery. Below the writing slope, there are four
Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

$38,385
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

$1,500
19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Dallas, TX
lid doubles as a small writing slope. The interior has 5 compartments, one for an inkwell (this has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Burl

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic
19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

$860
COLLECTABLE 1940 s ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drop front writing slope and the original purchase receipt dated 1940 Please note the delivery fee
Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Oak

COLLECTABLE 1940 s ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT
COLLECTABLE 1940 s ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

COLLECTABLE 1940 s ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

$17,753
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay

$1,650
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with sliding top, brown leather
Category

Antique 1860s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

$3,907
ANTIQUE MORGAN SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
condition Dimensions Height:- 78cm Width:- 76.5cm Depth:- 65cm, depth when the writing slope is open
Category

Antique 1820s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE MORGAN SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE MORGAN SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE MORGAN SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

$8,157
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
specimen Boulle tabletop cabinet writing slope blanket chest campaign travel trunk vargueno tea caddy
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

$3,495
Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone
Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone

Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone

$1,650
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

$695
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
to reveal a writing slope or lectern for resting a book which can be used folded or unfolded, lastly
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

$8,157
Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes. Edwards established his
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards
Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards

Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards

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Writing Slopes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of writing slopes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct writing slopes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1010 antique and vintage writing slopes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of writing slopes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Writing slopes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gillows of Lancaster London, Harrods and David Edwards each produced beautiful writing slopes that are worth considering.

How Much are Writing Slopes?

Prices for writing slopes start at $60 and top out at $826,204 with the average selling for $2,711.
Questions About Writing Slopes
  • 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.
  • 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.

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