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Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

H 38.59 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England circa 1780-1800 Georgian
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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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

H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

H 41.15 in W 38.39 in D 20.87 in
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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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

H 51 in W 34 in D 22 in
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
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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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

H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
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
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Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 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
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

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Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope

Georgian Military Campaign Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

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Brass

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

H 5.52 in W 14.77 in D 9.45 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

H 4 in W 14 in D 9 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with quite
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
topped writing slope and pewter lined pen and ink wells, mirror and lidded compartments and scalloped
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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

H 30.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box. The Writing Box of rectangular shape made
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

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H 7.3 in W 19 in D 11 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
design. Below each half of the slope storage compartments are found for documents and writing implements
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

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H 5.31 in W 14.37 in D 10.04 in
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
incorporating a pair of brass topped inkwells. The lower portion opens to reveal the writing slope in red
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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

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H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, enclosing baize sliding writing surface with ratcheted slope and interior drawers, over two short and one
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk

18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk

H 40 in W 28 in D 20 in
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
adjustable reading/writing slope, standing on turned legs ending in original brass casters, England circa
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

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Brass

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

H 35.5 in W 25 in D 29 in
ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER

H 37.41 in W 42.52 in D 22.05 in
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
past fifty years). The underside of the writing slope evidences a stable shrinkage crack which is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer

H 35 in W 18 in D 21.75 in

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Very Good Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box / Slope, England Circa 1820

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Regency Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Slope by Hicks of London

H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 10.25 in
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
This antique Georgian style mahogany bureau has a lovely detailed writing compartment and the
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Vintage 1950s English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Bureau

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Bureau

H 41 in W 39 in D 18 in
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original George III circa 1760 Architects writing
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table

H 48.82 in W 35.83 in D 38.78 in
English Georgian Mahogany Military Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany military brass bound writing box on custom made stand. This fine writing
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III End Tables

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Military Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand
English Georgian Mahogany Military Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand

English Georgian Mahogany Military Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand

H 26 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Located in London, GB
brass handles and fine dovetails. The three bottom drawers have locks. The slope pulls down and is
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau

H 38 in W 26 in D 19 in
Mid-19th Century Georgian Mahogany Work Table and Lectern by Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This interesting and unusual table features an adjustable sloping banded and gilt tooled green
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Georgian Mahogany Work Table and Lectern by Gillows Lancaster
Mid-19th Century Georgian Mahogany Work Table and Lectern by Gillows Lancaster

Mid-19th Century Georgian Mahogany Work Table and Lectern by Gillows Lancaster

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl with large blossoming flower heads. When opened the box reveals the writing slope surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 6.3 in W 14.96 in D 10.04 in
Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an English antique writing slope dating to circa1810. In good antique condition this
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810
Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810

Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Provincial English Elm Writing Slope
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English provincial burl elm writing slope, with a hinged lid opening to reveal a lined interior
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Elm

Provincial English Elm Writing Slope
Provincial English Elm Writing Slope

Provincial English Elm Writing Slope

H 7.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and large proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
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Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique mahogany writing slope desk with brass carrying handles, corners and key hole
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Desk, circa 1850
19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Desk, circa 1850

19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Desk, circa 1850

H 7 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
writing slope from the days of the British Empire! Provenance: Bought privately in the UK. Campaign
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

H 6.2 in W 15.8 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays
By David Edwards
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
writing slope is veneered in rosewood with brass edging around the box. The sides are fitted with campaign
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays
19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays

19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Really nice mid-19th century campaign writing slope. British, circa 1850…..mahogany or rosewood
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay

19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay

H 6.1 in W 16.1 in D 9.4 in
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
Category

Antique 1790s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790
George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790

George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790

H 5.75 in W 18 in D 9.75 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Located in London, GB
brass handles and Fine dovetails. The three bottom drawers have locks. The slope pulls down and is
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bureau

H 38 in W 26 in D 19 in
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box
Located in Chicago, IL
banding. Black leather writing slope with gold edge details and the rear half opens for storage. Unmarked
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

H 7 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in
Campaign Side Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
slope. The Georgian mahogany base is also of excellent quality. When the writing slope is opened there
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign Side Table
Campaign Side Table

Campaign Side Table

H 25 in W 16.75 in D 11 in
Georgian Writing Box by T. Handfords
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Large Mahogany Writing Slope by T.Handfords, London with brass reinforced corners, two brass
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Writing Box by T. Handfords
Georgian Writing Box by T. Handfords

Georgian Writing Box by T. Handfords

H 20 in W 10 in D 7 in
Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
flap to secure it when shut. Truly magnificent piece of History. Georgian writing box comes
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor
Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor

Georgian Writing Box By J.j.taylor

Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. Truly magnificent piece of History. Georgian writing box comes with a pair of original inkwells, has
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor
Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor

Georgian Writing Box by J.J.Taylor

H 7 in W 22 in D 11 in
Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand
Located in Lancashire, GB
to form a reading or writing slope, the top drawer is fitted out to house ink bottles and writing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand
Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand

Georgian Antique Cuban Mahogany Library Stand

H 48.82 in W 24.02 in D 17.32 in
18th Century Mahogany Georgian Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
writing slopes.
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Georgian Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790
18th Century Mahogany Georgian Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790

18th Century Mahogany Georgian Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790

H 30 in W 47.5 in D 35.5 in
Fall Front Writing Bureau.
Located in Roswell, GA
Georgian style mahogany fallfront writing bureau. Black tooled and gilded leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Brass

Fall Front Writing Bureau.
Fall Front Writing Bureau.

Fall Front Writing Bureau.

H 41 in W 36 in D 32 in
Antique Georgian 18.5" Stationery Box, Chest, Cabinet. Marquetry
Located in South Coast, CA
and acts as the writing surface or slope! The only one of its kind that we've come across, exceptional
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian 18.5" Stationery Box, Chest, Cabinet. Marquetry
Antique Georgian 18.5" Stationery Box, Chest, Cabinet. Marquetry

Antique Georgian 18.5" Stationery Box, Chest, Cabinet. Marquetry

H 18 in Dm NaN in
English Mahogany Writing Box on Stand Circa 1840
Located in Hinsdale, IL
English mahogany writing slope, circa 1840, on later stand with tapered legs; with felt lined
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Antique 1840s English Georgian End Tables

English Mahogany Writing Box on Stand Circa 1840
English Mahogany Writing Box on Stand Circa 1840

English Mahogany Writing Box on Stand Circa 1840

H 23.75 in W 19.25 in D 10.75 in
English Georgian Secretaire.
Located in Roswell, GA
knobs. Hand tooled and gilded dark green leather interior and writing surface. Lockable slope with bone
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Secretaire.
English Georgian Secretaire.

English Georgian Secretaire.

H 88 in W 40 in D 21 in
18th Century Walnut Inlaid Bureau
Located in Stutton, GB
18th century walnut crossbanded and patera inlaid bureau with lovely inlaid sloping fall enclosing
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Inlaid Bureau
18th Century Walnut Inlaid Bureau

18th Century Walnut Inlaid Bureau

H 42.13 in W 38.19 in D 22.05 in
Bachelors Chest
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
lift up top, a pull out secretaire with writing slope above a two section wine drawer and five other
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Bachelors Chest
Bachelors Chest

Bachelors Chest

H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Georgian Military Mahogany Campaign Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Georgian military mahogany writing box with brass straps running from front to back, brass corner
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Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Decorative Boxes

Georgian Military Mahogany Campaign Writing Box
Georgian Military Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

Georgian Military Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
feather banded slope enclosing an interior with green silk-velvet lined writing-surface, two wells and
Category

Antique 1720s English George I Cabinets

An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet
An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet

An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet

H 110.24 in W 41.93 in D 25.99 in
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Georgian Writing Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the georgian writing slope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every georgian writing slope was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a georgian writing slope — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right georgian writing slope, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one georgian writing slope that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Edwards, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Waring and Gillows produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Georgian Writing Slope?

The average selling price for a georgian writing slope at 1stDibs is $1,156, while they’re typically $623 on the low end and $11,325 for the highest priced.
Questions About Georgian Writing Slope
  • 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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