Boulle Writing Slope
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$918
H 4.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$931 Sale Price
38% Off
H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
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French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of Continental origin
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of English origin
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
travelling writing slope made during the first half of the nineteenth century, of French origin.
The
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories
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H 4.75 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,800
H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
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 slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
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Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,022 Sale Price
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H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green leather writing surface. Wonderful condition throughout, ready to place at home. c1870
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Materials
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets.
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H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique English Regency Rosewood, Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy With Two Separate Tea Compartments and Individual Handled Lids, Centred on Four Bun Feet Circa 1700's
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Materials
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19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Handsome Campaign Style Box with nice deep color and decorative brass mounts, top medallion and escutcheon (lacking a key). The inside lid and sides lined in dark green velvet, th...
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim.
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H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
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- What is a writing slope?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Writing 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Writing 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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