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Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk
Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk

Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk

$1,295

Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very rare large 19th century English Mahogany writing slope or lap desk in very good original condition. The top lid opens up to double folding flaps that retains the original vel...

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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Dutch inlaid oak writing slope
Early 19th century Dutch inlaid oak writing slope

Early 19th century Dutch inlaid oak writing slope

$3,415

Early 19th century Dutch inlaid oak writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Dutch inlaid oak writing slope circa 1800. Good quality Dutch writing slope presented in original condition, comprising of 2 parts. Top section made in oak with ...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Desks

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

$888

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 in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage compartment with a draw...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

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

$1,366

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 Traveling Writing Slope, it is a rare piece in design and craftsmanship. The desk ha...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$710

Mid-19th Century Rustic 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 has a sloping lid which encloses a storage compartment A lovely old piece in its ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860
Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860

$785

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique deep pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a large storage compartment A lovely old pi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Desks

Materials

Pine

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

$4,030

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign 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

$1,873

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

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

$3,894

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely high quality hand made Victorian Mahogany pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden writing slope middle drawer A very goo...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

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

$4,030

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 I’ve only ever seen one o...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris
Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

$1,019 / item

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality French Napoleon III FRENCH NAPOLEON III Ebony Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. Made by ...

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

$3,394Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

$5,465

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

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for ...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

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

$2,391

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

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bur...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm
Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm

Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm

$375

Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm

Located in Braintree, GB

The collection encompasses a wide array of antique boxes, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases, sourced from various pe...

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20th Century British Boxes and Cases

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

$225

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

By Harrods

Located in Braintree, GB

The collection encompasses a wide array of antique boxes, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases, sourced from various pe...

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Antique Early 1900s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Sears Roebuck & Co Oak Hand Crank Wall Telephone Phone on Stand 24"
Antique Sears Roebuck & Co Oak Hand Crank Wall Telephone Phone on Stand 24"

Antique Sears Roebuck & Co Oak Hand Crank Wall Telephone Phone on Stand 24"

$565

Antique Sears Roebuck & Co Oak Hand Crank Wall Telephone Phone on Stand 24"

By Sears, Roebuck & Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Features long wood case with writing slope, earpiece, rotating mouthpiece and two bells.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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

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

$595

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

Its compact scale and elegant silhouette place it within the tradition of portable writing accoutrements carried in gentleman’s and lady’s travelling cases, writing slopes, and perso...

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

Materials

Shell, Velvet

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

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

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H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

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 strength in mind and the use of brass to re-inforce and protect the joints and edges is ex...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

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

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H 8.5 in W 18 in D 14.5 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 automatic handle action, made for the European market, circa 1820. Examples of ...

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Antique 1820s Chinese Secretaires

Materials

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

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H 33.5 in W 22 in D 25 in

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

Located in Wells, ME

English mid-19th century burl walnut davenport desk with Wellington locking bar for the five side drawers (one key locks all the drawers at the same time) on the right hand side. The...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 13 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.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Pine Writing Slope
Pine Writing Slope

Pine Writing Slope

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H 20 in W 37 in D 22.5 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 sturdy iron hinges to reveal a generous storage box and single interior shelf.

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Desks

Materials

Pine

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

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H 31.25 in W 60.75 in D 36 in

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes

Located in Benington, Herts

A very rare and fine quality mahogany Georgian partners writing table / desk with pull out adjustable reading / writing slide. This extremely rare writing table is made from the fine...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

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H 8.5 in W 20 in D 11 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 made in mahogany.  Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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H 5 in W 12 in D 10.3 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 Victorian writing slope. Exterior of rich burr walnut with tunbridge ware inlay de...

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 11.62 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 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 Edwardian period, circa 1910. Quality writing slope encased in superb stocks of oak ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

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

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H 36.42 in W 27.96 in D 20.28 in

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 18th Century Mahogany Officers Military Campaign traveling chest of drawers. To start, under the top there is the original mirro...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Campaign Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

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

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H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare custom estate made English 1835 carved library bookcase bureau with writing slope A good looking and well made piece, this is not a ma...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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

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H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 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 slope of outstanding quality, with lavish brass inlay decoration, twin polished brass c...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian 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

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H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 in

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

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Burl Amboyne and Coromandel Ladies or Gents English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large propo...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentleman’s Correspondence Case, English, Walnut, Writing Slope, Regency
Antique Gentleman’s Correspondence Case, English, Walnut, Writing Slope, Regency

Antique Gentleman’s Correspondence Case, English, Walnut, Writing Slope, Regency

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H 6.5 in W 15.95 in D 10.04 in

Antique Gentleman’s Correspondence Case, English, Walnut, Writing Slope, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman’s correspondence case. An English, walnut and brass writing slope with leather skiver, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

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H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.77 in

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

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather desk...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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H 8.08 in W 17.92 in D 9.45 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 to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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

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H 32.88 in W 20.08 in D 14.77 in

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

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather de...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

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

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H 5.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl

Located in Dublin, Ireland

By 1832, Thomas Lund had added Writing Slopes and Dressing Cases to his already extensive and impressive manufacturing repertoire.

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

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

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H 6.5 in W 20.08 in D 10.44 in

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

David Edwards was a renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes. Edwards established his cabinet making business in 181...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative 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

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H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 9.25 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 was the inventor of patent campaign and military travelling cases and was app...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency 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

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H 6.11 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

Antique Georgian English Rosewood Jewellery Box by Edwards

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

Measurements (Inches) 6.1 High x 13.8 Wide x 10.25 Deep David Edwards was a renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slope...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards

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H 6.5 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in

Victorian Vanity Box by David Edwards

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

David Edwards was a renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes. Edwards established his cabinet making business in 181...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Antique Tabletop Writing Slope

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope

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H 8 in W 30 in D 24.5 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, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a storage area with a small shelf. A small round cu...

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Antique 1890s French Desks

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

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H 6.2 in W 15.8 in D 9.25 in

19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope

Located in Dallas, TX

There is a pen compartment and storage areas under the slope on either side. This is a nice example of a simple military writing slope from the days of the British Empire!

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Desks

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

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H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 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 with gothic gilt brass cruciform strap work Opens to reveal blue velvet writing slope...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets

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

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H 7 in W 18 in D 10.5 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. The box flips open to reveal a green felt writing space and a pair original glass ink...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Desks

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

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H 48.75 in W 48.25 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century camphor campaign military split chest of drawers desk circa 1850. Fantastic coloured chest/desk in camphor wood. Splits in 2 halves, bottom section houses 2 large dra...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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H 6.5 in W 13 in D 10.75 in

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.57 in

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London Military Campaign chest o...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

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H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

George Austin was registered at 7 St Andrew's Street in Dublin Ireland in 1827 but likely that his business had been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & tr...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

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

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H 5.52 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

David Edwards was a renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes. Edwards established his cabinetmaking business in 1813...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral

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H 13 in W 20 in D 13 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 floral panels and brass banding with a hinged top enclosing a double storage tray, abo...

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20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

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H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in

Amboyna Writing Slope

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and flush fitting handles. This piece wou...

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Antique 1810s English Desks

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Amboyna

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

Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope

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H 6.7 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 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 candleholders and two brass topped ink bottles, 51 x 26 x 17cm.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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

Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood

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H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 11.42 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 throughout, hinged lit set with brass stringing and cartouche, enclosing velvet line...

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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks

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Rosewood

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

Mid-19th Century Lignum Vitae Writing Slope

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H 7 in W 14 in D 10.5 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 tooled, velvet writing slope.  

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Antique Early 1800s English Desks

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Wood

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

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 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, B1441 Scotland 1870 Brass Fittings around Perimeter of Desk Opens to Reveal a Fit...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian 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

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H 6 in W 14.5 in L 6 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, B1082 Scotland 1880 Inlaid Top Perimeter Inlaid Monogram to Top Sing Glass Inkwell (o...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 22.25 in W 19 in D 12 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 mounts hallmarked George Betjemann & Sons, hinged top opening to inset leather writi...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

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Sterling Silver

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

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H 8.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 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 Burr walnut Rectangular top with brass binding around the edge Brass cartouche to t...

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

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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

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H 6 in W 16 in D 9 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 1860s, antique furniture, B1428. Scotland 1860s The exterior has brass round edg...

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 7 in W 17.5 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, 1892 (dated as such on engraved plaque) Figured walnut Original brass straps Op...

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks

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Brass

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

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H 9 in W 20 in D 11 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, 1860s, antique furniture, B1442. Scotland 1860s Brass inlay around the perimeter ...

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

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Walnut

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Writing Slope Case For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Writing Slope Case?

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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