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19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with
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Antique 1880s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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

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

$2,349
H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Desks

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Pine

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

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$722
H 9 in W 27 in D 22 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Desks

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Pine

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

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$798
H 16 in W 23 in D 21 in
18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Satinwood Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is an interesting piece, it is a
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

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Satinwood

18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk
18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk

18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk

$1,389
H 8 in W 19 in D 12 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

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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

$903
H 28 in W 36 in D 20 in
Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Victorian writing slope in coromandel and gilt brass mounts Circa 1860 Ornately mounted
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860
Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860

Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860

$1,319
H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other has slightly
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

$2,868 Sale Price
30% Off
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.01 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

Materials

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

$2,259
H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden writing slope middle drawer A very good looking and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

$2,771 Sale Price
30% Off
H 32.09 in W 54.14 in D 29.93 in
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
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

$2,868 Sale Price
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H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and three small drawers, the writing slops
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

$1,945 Sale Price
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H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for a laptop table A
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

$3,890 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 11.42 in D 24.02 in
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Exquisite craftsmanship
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

$4,313
H 5.91 in W 10.83 in D 9.06 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s British Jewelry Boxes

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Leather

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

$229
H 2.17 in W 3.08 in D 0.99 in
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
box reveals a deep blue replacement leather writing slope bordered with gold tooling and greek key
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

$4,862
H 6.5 in W 20.08 in D 10.44 in

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Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
By William Dobson
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Brass

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Writing Slope, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely and early example of a 19th century Anglo Chinese camphor wood Writing Slope with
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Antique 1820s Chinese Secretaires

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Brass

Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Writing Slope, circa 1820
Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Writing Slope, circa 1820

Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Writing Slope, circa 1820

H 8.5 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
for ease of use. The writing slope is newly leathered in hand dyed and hand tooled full cowhide. When
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Brass

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope

H 33.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case, from France, late 19th century. The chest is veneered with
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Burl, Walnut

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century

H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 13 in
Pine Writing Slope
Located in Baltimore, MD
A larger than usual writing slope, faux-panelled on all four sides, the slanted top opening on
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Desks

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Pine

Pine Writing Slope
Pine Writing Slope

Pine Writing Slope

H 20 in W 37 in D 22.5 in
Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3469, fine quality and very attractive, Victorian, rosewood writing slope with brass decoration
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks

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Rosewood

Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood
Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood

Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood

H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 11.42 in
Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes
Located in Benington, Herts
central oak lined drawers, the top having an adjustable leather ratcheted writing slope with crossbanded
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

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Mahogany

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes
Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes

H 31.25 in W 60.75 in D 36 in
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Brass

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

H 8.5 in W 20 in D 11 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Desk Top Writing Slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope, circa 1870. Fine quality English made
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Desk Top Writing Slope
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Desk Top Writing Slope

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Desk Top Writing Slope

H 5 in W 12 in D 10.3 in
Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, oak travelling correspondence box, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

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Oak

Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian
Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian

Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian

H 11.62 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sterling-mounted coromandel writing slope box on stand, c.1875, sterling silver
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

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Sterling Silver

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons

H 22.25 in W 19 in D 12 in
Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
first slim drawer gives you a sliding green fabric, writing slope all in very good condition, especially
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Antique Late 18th Century English Campaign Dressers

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Mirror, Hardwood

Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE
Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE

Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE

H 36.42 in W 27.96 in D 20.28 in
Sublime 1835 Carved Library Bookcase Bureau in Solid Oak with Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase bureau with writing slope A good looking and well made piece, this is not a mass produced piece
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Antique 1830s English William IV Cabinets

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Oak

Sublime 1835 Carved Library Bookcase Bureau in Solid Oak with Writing Slope
Sublime 1835 Carved Library Bookcase Bureau in Solid Oak with Writing Slope

Sublime 1835 Carved Library Bookcase Bureau in Solid Oak with Writing Slope

H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

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 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 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
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of drawers however when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Mahogany

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.77 in
Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

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Wood

Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800

H 8.08 in W 17.92 in D 9.45 in
1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers, the base has a further three
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

H 32.88 in W 20.08 in D 14.77 in
Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions and traditional sloped form. Firmly
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl
Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl

H 5.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Lady’s Gentleman’s Coromandel Jewelry Documents Box atrib Edwards London
Antique Lady’s Gentleman’s Coromandel Jewelry Documents Box atrib Edwards London

Antique Lady’s Gentleman’s Coromandel Jewelry Documents Box atrib Edwards London

H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 9.25 in
Antique Georgian English Rosewood Jewellery Box by Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian English Rosewood Jewellery Box by Edwards
Antique Georgian English Rosewood Jewellery Box by Edwards

Antique Georgian English Rosewood Jewellery Box by Edwards

H 6.11 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Located in Houston, TX
An antique writing slope from France. Made of wood in an aged golden color with a beautiful patina
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Antique 1890s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Antique Tabletop Writing Slope

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope

H 8 in W 30 in D 24.5 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 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Desks

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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 Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
comprises of 1 large drawer and 4 small drawers which sit alongside the pullout writing slope/bureau. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope
19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope

19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope

H 48.75 in W 48.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts

H 6.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in
Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with writing
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope
Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope

H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.57 in
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & travelling slopes, dressing cases
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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
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

H 5.52 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in
Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful French walnut writing slope, the decorative ceramic case painted and decorated with
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20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral
Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral

H 13 in W 20 in D 13 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique 1810s English Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in
Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Victorian era mahogany brass bound campaign chest / writing slope, 2-internal drawers, with brass
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope
Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope

Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope

H 6.7 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in
Mid-19th Century Lignum Vitae Writing Slope
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A mid-19th century lignum vitae writing slope retaining the original Brahma lock and beautifully
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Antique Early 1800s English Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Lignum Vitae Writing Slope
Mid-19th Century Lignum Vitae Writing Slope

Mid-19th Century Lignum Vitae Writing Slope

H 7 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

H 6 in W 14.5 in L 6 in
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burl walnut campaign writing slope, lap desk, Scotland, 1860 Scotland 1860
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860

H 8.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian brass bound walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428
Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428

Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428

H 6 in W 16 in D 9 in
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1096 Scotland
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096

H 7 in W 17.5 in L 7 in
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian inlaid brass walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

H 9 in W 20 in D 11 in

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Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s
Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s

Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s

$349
H 24.81 in Dm 18.9 in
Reproduction of Paul Revere Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in East Hampton, NY
Reproduction of Paul Revere sterling silver bowl. Engraved "Rosemary Lee 1957.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Reproduction of Paul Revere Sterling Silver Bowl
Reproduction of Paul Revere Sterling Silver Bowl

Reproduction of Paul Revere Sterling Silver Bowl

$250
H 2.5 in Dm 4.38 in
Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Sterling silver cigarette case. Not monogrammed. Weight is 217 grams  
Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

$395
H 5.63 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes

French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes

$36,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

$25,000 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in
Distressed Mirrored Wall Cabinet, Wood Brass Covered Antique 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning wooden wall cabinet. Covered with thin brass metal and mirrored. Mirror with distressed parts. Inside two brushes to clean your shoes, but you can use it also as a key holde...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Distressed Mirrored Wall Cabinet, Wood Brass Covered Antique 1890s
Distressed Mirrored Wall Cabinet, Wood Brass Covered Antique 1890s

Distressed Mirrored Wall Cabinet, Wood Brass Covered Antique 1890s

$660
H 24.5 in W 13.75 in D 3 in
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$20,241 Sale Price
40% Off
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Category

Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf

English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table

English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table

$185,000
H 36.25 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Fabric

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet

$2,400
H 33 in W 66 in D 30 in
Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible midcentury live edge or free edge solid slab coffee table or bench in the style of George Nakashima. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal wear, circa 1950s-198...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima

Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima

$2,295
H 16.5 in W 48.75 in D 32.5 in
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with brown faux leather upholste...
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s

Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s

On Hold
$2,710 / set
H 33.67 in W 22.64 in D 17.92 in
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel

Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel

$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 54 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function abound in this free standing pine apothecary with 64 drawers. This delightful apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to ...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900

Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900

$3,900
H 43.25 in W 70.5 in D 22 in
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000
H 168 in Dm 104 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

$19,450 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base W209 x D79 x H80 cm.
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base
Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base

Large 19thC English Pine Dresser Base

$8,836 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 82.29 in D 31.11 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic writing slope case available at 1stDibs. A writing slope case — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing slope case — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each writing slope case bearing Victorian, Campaign or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Harrods and Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London each produced at least one beautiful writing slope case that is worth considering.

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Prices for a writing slope case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $8,956, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
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  • What is a writing slope?
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    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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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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