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Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
or secular use. By the 17th century, when reading and writing was more prevalent within the household
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Oak

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Ormolu

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing
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1860s British Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS. The drawers above a recess with a
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lavish brass inlay
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
wooden Writing Slope is one of the finest examples ever offered. Height: 6.25” (16cm). Width: (an
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of outstanding quality and quite large proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The
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1820s Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Other

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
concave curved wooden pen tray, and double inkwell compartments. Both sides of the writing surface lift
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Fine Antique Anglo Indian Mughal Carved Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Sandalwood

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Iron

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
. The bureau door opens to reveal the writing slope, arched pelmet above 5 cubbies, 5 drawers (one large
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18th Century English George II Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

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
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Burl, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut

Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes. At the
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Satinwood, Walnut

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Royal Copenhagen Porcelain "Flora Danica" Dinner Service for 12
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 60 pieces, each finely hand-painted with a botanical specimen, identified in Latin on the underside, including: 12 "3549" dinner plates measuring 10 1/8" diameter 12 "...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Porcelain

Antique Spanish Bargueño 19th Century Renaissance Bar Cabinet Oak Bobbin Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite Spanish Bargueño cabinet from late 19th century Renaissance style , Richly carved with wrought iron grips on the side & bobbin legs. Amazing details & craftsmanship in a ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Oak

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
This sculptural stone specimen features an extraordinarily rare crocodile (Borealosuchus wilsoni), who ruled as the apex predator in the ancient lake known to scientists today as Fos...
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2010s American Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Limestone

Set of Reclaimed Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of painted exterior doors with stained glass panels.
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Early 20th Century Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Set of Reclaimed Double Doors
Set of Reclaimed Double Doors
H 83.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.78 in
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded rosewood writing slope. The ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Other

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Demi-Lune Card Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive `Victorian walnut and marquetry demi-lune card table dating to circa 1870. The fold-over top inlaid with sprays of flowers within scrolling borders, with a thumb mould...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk showcases a distinctive design with an inclined top table and a convenient box with a l...
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Barney Bellinger King Size Black Forest Bed
By Barney Bellinger
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Barney Bellinger king size bed made in the Adirondack rustic form with an original oil painting in the headboard of a bear on the shore of the Shoshone River in Wyoming. This is a on...
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Early 2000s American Black Forest Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Spruce

17th Century Wainscot Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English 17th century oak wainscot chair, the scroll and strapwork decorated crest with carved berries, over diamond carved back panel, the shaped arms over woven rope cushion su...
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Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Rope, Oak

17th Century Wainscot Chair
17th Century Wainscot Chair
H 49 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope. With Red Tooled Leather Interior, Befit with the original glass inkwells. Made by Esteemed Ma...
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Chest of drawers in Dutch style from the beginning of the century. Entirely inlaid with floral decoration, with brass handles and a lion paw shaped base. The upper part consists of...
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1910s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Heavily Carved Oak Desk Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in northern France circa 1860, the "secretaire a abattants" is both stylish and functional. The writing desk is crafted from solid oak wood and stands on cabriole legs en...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Leather, Oak

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Antique Davenport, English Walnut, Bird's-Eye Maple Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
slope with inset, tooled leather skiver Opens smoothly to reveal a pair of drawers with small wooden
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Generously sized lower shelf between the serpentine sides Opening outwards, the writing slope presents a
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Cedar

Antique Mahogany Architects Desk Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
& Ratcheted Top Above Frieze Drawer With Original Pierced Brass Handle, Fitted With Leathered Writing
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Mahogany

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
a sloped writing surface. The oak has been treated with a sensitive bleaching process which both
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
H 42.9 in W 47.2 in D 32.7 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 19th century Victorian Burr walnut Davenport with a sloping green leather
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A high quality 19th century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport on a sloping green leather
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

Antique Belgian School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden school desk from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright shape and a sloping desktop create a
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Early 1900s Belgian Country Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Softwood

Antique Belgian School Desk
Antique Belgian School Desk
H 35 in W 31.5 in D 17.9 in
Pitch Pine Student's Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
to two sloped settings where it is secured by wooden supports, pegged to the rear stiles, which slot
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Late 19th Century American Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Pine

Pitch Pine Student's Desk
Pitch Pine Student's Desk
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Benington, Herts
, shells, anthemia, urns and foliage. The rounded superstructure surmounted with a rare inlaid wooden
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Benington, Herts
, shells, anthemia, urns and foliage. The rounded superstructure surmounted with a rare inlaid wooden
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Boxwood, Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Gents twin handle Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Second
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First quarter of the
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19th Century English Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last half of the Nineteenth Century. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. Last quarter of the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Regency Gonçalo Alves and brass inlaid writing and stationery
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1820s English Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare regency travelling writing slope / nécessaire de voyage of outstanding quality. Wooden box
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood

1820s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
sliding drawers and a sloped upper cabinet that swings open to create a writing surface, while unveiling
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

1820s French Wooden Desk
1820s French Wooden Desk
H 44.9 in W 25.2 in D 51.2 in
1820s Swedish Wooden Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
pursuits such as letter writing. The hinged and sloped panel in the middle conceals a series of small
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

1820s Swedish Wooden Secretary Desk
1820s Swedish Wooden Secretary Desk
H 87 in W 47.2 in D 22.8 in
Antique Vintage Irish Bog Oak Wooden Walking Cane Swagger Stick Sterling Silver
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Nineteenth Century and later many decorative items such as small furniture, Writing Slopes, Book Slides and
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Hardwood, Ebony

Antique Vintage Irish Bog Oak Wooden Walking Cane Swagger Stick Harp Shamrocks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
furniture, Writing Slopes, Book Slides and Ladies Jewellery were produced, always with distinctive hand
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Hardwood, Ebony

Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, BC
maker. Two adjustable shelves and two slope-front writing surfaces. Original brass and wooden hardware
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Oak

Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase
Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase
H 84 in W 52 in D 23 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has a nice parchment colour leather writing
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1860s English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
H 36.5 in W 22.75 in D 21.75 in
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
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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Victorian burr walnut Davenport on a sloping with burgundy leather writing surface and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

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
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Removable Writing Slope To Bottom Drawer. Childs size examples of the typical wellington chest of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Mahogany

Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
H 20 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Antique American Country Industrial Distressed Painted Workbench
Located in Forney, TX
writing slope - work surface, mounted over a single drawer and a pair of cabinet doors, opening to reveal
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood, Paint

Antique Lady’s Gentleman’s Coromandel Jewelry Documents Box atrib Edwards London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. David Edwards, a very fashionable maker of Writing Slopes, Dressing Cases and various small wooden items
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Gentleman's Correspondence Box, Campaign, Travel Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
five fabric lids for added storage in the field Fold-out writing slope to lowest drawer front with
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Rosewood

18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Poudreuse
Located in Dallas, TX
. The front has two ‘fake’ drawers and two functioning drawers with a pull out writing slope or shelf
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Silk, Mirror, Cherry

Antique Partners Desk, Walnut Desk, Victorian, 24 Drawers, Scotland 1870, B1371
Located in Vancouver, BC
to one end with an original leather writing slope Other end has fake drawer in the center flanked by
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1870s Scottish Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
back drawer which when opened reveals a folding writing slope, to the left and right you have two side
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1830s English William IV Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Leather

1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
provides a practical sloping writing surface, crowned with a wooden gallery rail. Perched on ring turned
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Wood

1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
H 39 in W 30.9 in D 27.2 in
Antique Victorian Davenport Desk, Walnut Writing Desk, Scotland 1880, B2377
Located in Vancouver, BC
Sloping top with brown leather writing surface With lifting stationary box on top with pigeon holes and
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Walnut

English Writing Slope
Located in Nashville, TN
This English writing slope is truly exquisite. Its brass banding and and unique wood grain is as
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1870s English Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Hardwood

English Writing Slope
English Writing Slope
H 22 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the 19th century. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions, Last quarter of the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the nineteenth century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Travelling Box, Writing Slope, circa 1860
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travelling secretary, writing slope Belgium Dark stined Birdseye Maple 19th century
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1860s Belgian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Birdseye Maple

George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous Georgian period Campaign triple-slope writing desk, it is often coined a “Captain’s Box
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1790s English Campaign Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Leather, Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
front to reveal a mini-writing slope with its original purple velvet lining !!! It has the original
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Pewter

American Late Classical Crotch-Mahogany Writing Desk over Chest c. 1850-70
Located in Shippensburg, PA
particularly well in the drawers and the edge of the closed writing slope. This opens and rests on itself to
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Brass

Antique Vintage Irish Bog Oak Wooden Walking Cane Swagger Stick 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
later many decorative items such as small furniture, Writing Slopes, Book Slides and Ladies Jewellery
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Hardwood, Ebony

Early French
By L. Burger
Located in Peekskill, NY
vertical. Two handles underneath the top are used to adjust the slope of the writing surface. Foot pedal is
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Early French
Early French
H 40 in W 59 in D 43 in
Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
a wooden book rest which locates in the top of the writing box and the box angle can be changed via
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19th Century British Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Rosewood Writing Box
Rosewood Writing Box
H 8 in W 18 in D 11 in
Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
holding calling cards or letters and holds the wooden book support for the lectern. The Writing Box also
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19th Century British Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Writing Box made of solid Mahogany bound with square brass & steel screws, has two campaign
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19th Century British Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

A handsome burl writing box on custom stand from England c.1850
Located in Houston, TX
it forms a writing slope with a leather surface. Each of the leather surfaces may be lifted to reveal
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19th Century English Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

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Burl, Walnut

Cylinder Victorian Desk or Bureau
Located in Roswell, GA
English Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk with pull out writing section and sloped black tooled and
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19th Century English Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Cylinder Victorian Desk or Bureau
Cylinder Victorian Desk or Bureau
H 44 in W 47 in D 25 in
Antique Oak Desk Twin Pedestal Victorian 19th Century Leather Inset 1870
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
inset writing surface over a central pull-out writing slope flanked by two brush slides all with blue
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Desk Twin Pedestal Victorian 19th Century Leather Inset, 1870
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
inset writing surface over a central pull-out writing slope flanked by two brush slides all with blue
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Materials

Oak

1920 French Drafting Table with Counter Weight
By Marcel Rochet
Located in Hudson, NY
used to adjust the slope of the writing surface.Foot pedal is pressed to raise and lower table top.The
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes

Materials

Wood

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Questions About Antique Wooden Writing Slopes Writing Slopes
  • 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.
  • 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.