A rectangular box, usually portable which, when opened, folds down to reveal a sloped writing surface. Usually equipped with small ink wells and pen holders.

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Victorian coromandel writing slope. Interior with original…

Victorian Coromandel Writing Slope with Brass Inkwells and Compartments

Victorian coromandel writing slope. Interior with original brass topped inkwells and compartments. Later blue velvet covering to slope. No key. Length 35 cm, height 11 cm

Victorian drop front Writers compendium. Marquetry decoration;…

Victorian Marquetry Writing Compendium

Victorian drop front Writers compendium. Marquetry decoration; fitted interior with accessories and red leather writing slope. Height 21 cm. Width 32 Depth 17 cm

A 19th century brass bound writing box with fitted interior,…

Brass Bound Writing Box with Secret Compartment

A 19th century brass bound writing box with fitted interior, secret compartment and lower central drawer. Height 20 cm. Width 55 cm. Depth 28 cm

A 'Lynford' writing box, with sloping top and brass banding,…

Lynford Writing Box with Brass Banding and Compartments

A 'Lynford' writing box, with sloping top and brass banding, with the interior enclosing compartments. 18.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep

Fruitwood and ebonised late 19th century writing slope with…

Late 19th Century Writing Slope with Leather Panel

Fruitwood and ebonised late 19th century writing slope with leather writing panel dimensions 33 x 27 x 17 cm

A Victorian pollard oak writing box. Rectangular form with…

Victorian Pollard Oak Writing Box

A Victorian pollard oak writing box. Rectangular form with hinged top enclosing writing slope and envelope holders. 18 cm high, 36 cmwide, 25 cm deep.

Victorian coromandel wood and brass mounted portable writing…

Coromandel Writing Box with Brass Fittings

Victorian coromandel wood and brass mounted portable writing box the interior fitted with three lidded compartments, pair detachable ink well and pen recess, fall front writing surface with blue velvet lining

Boulle French second Republic period writing box veneered…

Regency-style French Writing Box with Brass and Tortoise Shell Veneer

Boulle French second Republic period writing box veneered overall with incised and cut brass and scarlet tortoise shell, executed in the Regency style and detailed with a symmetrical arrangement of ribbonry and split acanthus. The interior fitted with…

Boulle writing box veneered with cut brass and scarlet tortoise…

Boulle Writing Box with Cut Brass and Tortoise Shell Veneer

Boulle writing box veneered with cut brass and scarlet tortoise shell and filled mother of pearl. Designed with a fall front mechanism, with key. Dimensions 26.5 x 10 x 8 cm

Late 19th century Oriental writing slope

19th Century Oriental Writing Slope

Late 19th century Oriental writing slope

A boulle writing box, French, 19th century, 11 cm high, 32 cm…

19th Century French Boulle Writing Box

A boulle writing box, French, 19th century, 11 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Victorian oak correspondence compendium. Slope front, with…

Victorian Oak Correspondence Compendium with Fitted Interior

Victorian oak correspondence compendium. Slope front, with fitted interior including Photoframe. Height 30 cm

Brass bound Victorian writing slope. Fitted interior with two…

Victorian Writing Slope with Inkwells

Brass bound Victorian writing slope. Fitted interior with two original glass inkwells. Some wear. Length 45 cm. Height 17 cm

Large timber desk tidy, 42 cm wide approx

Timber Desk Tidy - 42cm Wide

Large timber desk tidy, 42 cm wide approx

Wooden box, filing box, money box or writing slope

Versatile Box: Your All-In-One Storage Solution

Wooden box, filing box, money box or writing slope

Antique writing slope with strap banding, key, secret drawer,…

Antique Writing Slope with Secret Drawer and Key

Antique writing slope with strap banding, key, secret drawer, approx 16 cm high, 40 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Antique writing slope with mother of pearl inlay, approx 13 cm…

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Writing Slope

Antique writing slope with mother of pearl inlay, approx 13 cm high, 45 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Antique writing slope, approx 14 cm high, 35 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Antique Writing Slope - 19th Century

Antique writing slope, approx 14 cm high, 35 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Indian palmwood writing box. Fitted interior. Split to lid.…

Indian Palmwood Writing Box with Fitted Interior

Indian palmwood writing box. Fitted interior. Split to lid. Length 39 cm. Height 12 cm

A Victorian writing box with the interior missing. 17 cm high,…

Victorian Writing Box - Interior Missing

A Victorian writing box with the interior missing. 17 cm high, 30 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 15.5 cm high, 35 cm…

Antique Brass Bound Writing Slope

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 15.5 cm high, 35 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 17 cm high, 40 cm…

Antique Brass Writing Slope

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 17 cm high, 40 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Antique writing slope, Parkin and Gotto, 24-25 Oxford St,…

Antique Writing Slope from Parkin and Gotto, London

Antique writing slope, Parkin and Gotto, 24-25 Oxford St, London, approx 15 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Antique writing slope with brass inlay, approx 17 cm high, 40…

Brass Inlaid Antique Writing Slope - 17x40x24.5cm

Antique writing slope with brass inlay, approx 17 cm high, 40 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep

Antique writing slope with brass inlay approx 13 cm high, 30.5…

Antique Writing Slope with Brass Inlay - 13x30.5x22cm

Antique writing slope with brass inlay approx 13 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Four vintage wooden boxes and writing slope, approx 16 cm high,…

Vintage Wooden Boxes and Writing Slope Set

Four vintage wooden boxes and writing slope, approx 16 cm high, 31 cm wide, 25 cm deep and smaller

Large Victorian writing slope, with brass fittings

Victorian Brass Writing Slope

Large Victorian writing slope, with brass fittings

Oriental black lacquer writing box, with flowering plant & bird…

Floral Bird Lacquer Writing Box - 32cm Wide

Oriental black lacquer writing box, with flowering plant & bird decoration, 32 cm wide approx

Wooden Tunbridge ware writing slope, approx 16.5 cm high, 30.5…

Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope - Antique Wooden Desk Accessory

Wooden Tunbridge ware writing slope, approx 16.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Writing Boxes: Two 19th century amboyna writing slopes. Height…

19th Century Amboyna Writing Slopes

Writing Boxes: Two 19th century amboyna writing slopes. Height 16 cm, width 35 cm, depth 25 cm approx.

Antique English writing slope, approx 17 cm high, 35 cm wide,…

Antique English Writing Slope - 17x35x25cm

Antique English writing slope, approx 17 cm high, 35 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Antique writing slope, with brass inlay and trimming. 45 x 26 x…

Brass Inlaid Antique Writing Slope

Antique writing slope, with brass inlay and trimming. 45 x 26 x 19.5 cm tall

19th century campaign writing slope 17 x 51 x 25.5

Antique 19th Century Campaign Writing Slope

19th century campaign writing slope 17 x 51 x 25.5

Antique writing slope

Vintage Writing Slope

Antique writing slope

Indian sandalwood writing slope. Extensive ivory decoration to…

Ivory-adorned Sandalwood Writing Slope

Indian sandalwood writing slope. Extensive ivory decoration to exterior. Ivory fittings to interior. Length 37 cm

Antique writing slope / box, with decorative mother of pearl…

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Writing Box

Antique writing slope / box, with decorative mother of pearl inlay to top, 34x w27 cm approx

Edwardian davenport desk, with hinged writing slope and fitted…

Edwardian Davenport Desk with Fitted Interior and 8 Drawers

Edwardian davenport desk, with hinged writing slope and fitted interior, filing and ink well compartment on top, 4 drawers to one side and 4 false drawer fronts to the other, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 85 cm high

A George III cross-banded satinwood writing slope, English,…

George III Satinwood Writing Slope, 19th Century

A George III cross-banded satinwood writing slope, English, 19th century, 16 cm high, 46 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Fine antique brass inlaid writing slope, recessed carry handles

Antique Brass Inlaid Writing Slope with Carry Handles

Fine antique brass inlaid writing slope, recessed carry handles

Victorian writing box with brass mounts and fitted interior, 35…

Victorian Brass-Mounted Writing Box with Fitted Interior

Victorian writing box with brass mounts and fitted interior, 35 cm wide approx

Good Victorian leather writing slope and stationary box. with…

Victorian Leather Writing Box with Embossed Decoration

Good Victorian leather writing slope and stationary box. with embossed decoration and gilt metal fittings

Antique French brass writing box with a key, approx 13.5 cm…

French Brass Writing Box with Key

Antique French brass writing box with a key, approx 13.5 cm high, 27 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 17.5 cm high, 50 cm…

Antique Brass Writing Slope - 17.5 x 50 x 27.5cm

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 17.5 cm high, 50 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep

Antique French writing box, has key, approx 14 cm high, 35.5 cm…

Antique French Writing Box with Key - 10" x 14" x 25"

Antique French writing box, has key, approx 14 cm high, 35.5 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Antique English 19th century coromandel writing box, fitted…

19th Century Coromandel Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique English 19th century coromandel writing box, fitted interior with ink bottles, the arched top inlaid with mother of pearl, approx 38.5 cm wide

Antique English writing slope, brass bound and fitted with a…

Antique English Writing Slope with Inscription

Antique English writing slope, brass bound and fitted with a red velvet slope, panel to top inscribed 'Jessie 28th July 1900', approx 15 cm high, 35 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Victorian coromandel wood writing box

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box

Victorian coromandel wood writing box

An oak Arts & Crafts writing box, later 19th century, the box…

Mechanical Oak Writing Box with Arts & Crafts Design

An oak Arts & Crafts writing box, later 19th century, the box with a curved front with a full length drawer which, when opened, mechanically activates the rolled lid to open revealing a partitioned section, the drawer also with partitions and a small…

Superb Victorian coromandel writing box, by Betjemann & Sons,…

Victorian Writing Box with Pietra Dura Panels

Superb Victorian coromandel writing box, by Betjemann & Sons, London, with decorative pietra dura & brass panels, leather writing slope, fitted interior & secret compartment, width 37 cm, height 15 cm

Antique English writing slope with brass inlay, approx 12 cm…

Antique English Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

Antique English writing slope with brass inlay, approx 12 cm high, 35 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Antique English writing slope, with brass inlay, approx 15 cm…

Antique English Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

Antique English writing slope, with brass inlay, approx 15 cm high, 35 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Antique English writing slope, with brass inlay, approx 15 cm…

Antique English Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

Antique English writing slope, with brass inlay, approx 15 cm high, 40 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 15 cm high, 29.5 cm…

Antique Brass Writing Slope

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 15 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Antique English writing slope, approx 14 cm high, 35 cm wide,…

Antique English Writing Slope - 14x35x22 cm

Antique English writing slope, approx 14 cm high, 35 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Antique English string inlay writing slope, approx 13 cm high,…

English String Inlay Writing Slope - Antique

Antique English string inlay writing slope, approx 13 cm high, 41 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Victorian brass bound writing box with original inkwell Etc

Brass Writing Box with Inkwell and Accessories

Victorian brass bound writing box with original inkwell Etc

Antique wooden writing slope with brass metal fittings,together…

Antique Writing Slope with Brass Fittings and Key

Antique wooden writing slope with brass metal fittings,together with key, 30 x 23 cm approx

A French amboyna and brass banded travelling writing slope

French Writing Slope with Brass Bands

A French amboyna and brass banded travelling writing slope

Antique English 19th century coromandel writing box, fitted…

19th Century Coromandel Writing Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique English 19th century coromandel writing box, fitted interior with ink bottles, the arched top inlaid with mother of pearl, approx 17 cm high, 38 cm wide, 26 cm deep

An Edwardian English oak desk tidy with brass patent button,…

Edwardian Oak Desk Tidy with Brass Button

An Edwardian English oak desk tidy with brass patent button, approx 25 cm x 33 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Fine antique brass inlaid writing slope, recessed carry handles,…

Antique Brass Inlaid Writing Slope with Key

Fine antique brass inlaid writing slope, recessed carry handles, has key, approx 14 cm high, 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 15 cm high, 29.5 cm…

Antique Brass Writing Slope

Antique brass bound writing slope, approx 15 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Antique inlaid writing slope, interior for restoration, approx…

Antique Inlaid Writing Slope for Restoration

Antique inlaid writing slope, interior for restoration, approx 17 cm high, 50 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Victorian fruitwood and ebonised writing box decorated with…

Victorian Inlaid Writing Box with Leather Interior

Victorian fruitwood and ebonised writing box decorated with brass inlay, the interior with folding leather writing surface and various compartments. Height 17.5 cm. Width 33 cm. Depth 27 cm

Vintage oak drop front desk tidy, approx 25 cm high, 39 cm wide,…

Vintage Oak Drop Front Desk Tidy

Vintage oak drop front desk tidy, approx 25 cm high, 39 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Antique brass inlaid writing slope, needs restoration no key,…

Brass Inlaid Writing Slope - Needs Restoration, No Key

Antique brass inlaid writing slope, needs restoration no key, approx 13 cm high, 30 cm wide, 21.5 cm deep

Antique desk compendium with inside filing sleeves & calendar…

Antique Desk Compendium with Filing Sleeves and Calendar

Antique desk compendium with inside filing sleeves & calendar and a lower shallow drawer, 77.5 cm wide (when open)

Antique writing slope box 30 cm wide, 21 cm deep (closed)

Antique Writing Slope Box - 30x21cm

Antique writing slope box 30 cm wide, 21 cm deep (closed)

Antique writing slope box 53.5 cm wide approx, as inspected

Antique Writing Slope Box - 53.5 cm Wide

Antique writing slope box 53.5 cm wide approx, as inspected

A desk compendium with two inlaid doors concealing four drawers,…

Inlaid Desk Compendium with Four Hidden Drawers

A desk compendium with two inlaid doors concealing four drawers, 33 cm high, 39 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Antique timber desk tidy, with drawer, 30 cm wide approx.

Antique Timber Desk Tidy with Drawer (9 words)

Antique timber desk tidy, with drawer, 30 cm wide approx.

Oak Arts & Crafts writing compendium with dual mechanical doors,…

Dual-door Oak Writing Compendium

Oak Arts & Crafts writing compendium with dual mechanical doors, 31 cm x 20 cm, 19 cm high approx.

19th century mother of pearl inset writing slope with castle…

Mother of Pearl Writing Slope with Castle Scene

19th century mother of pearl inset writing slope with castle scene, 33 cm x 25 cm approx

Fine antique English brass bound writing slope, with recessed…

Antique English Brass Bound Writing Slope

Fine antique English brass bound writing slope, with recessed brass carry handles, 53 cm long, 28 cm deep, 20 cm high

Victorian writing box 35.5 cm wide. brass inlay missing

Victorian Writing Box with Missing Brass Inlay

Victorian writing box 35.5 cm wide. brass inlay missing

A coromandel writing slope with mother of pearl inlay, mid 19th…

Coromandel Writing Slope with Mother of Pearl Inlay

A coromandel writing slope with mother of pearl inlay, mid 19th century. 15 cm high, 35 cm wide, 24 cm deep

An English traveling writing box, coromandel with brass inlay…

Coromandel Writing Box with Fitted Interior

An English traveling writing box, coromandel with brass inlay and fitted interior, 19th century. 13 cm high, 30 cm wide, 23 cm deep

An unusual mother-of-pearl inlaid papier mache writing box, 28…

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Box from Melbourne Gentleman's Estate

An unusual mother-of-pearl inlaid papier mache writing box, 28 cm wide. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

A desk compendium

Complete Desk Organizer

A desk compendium

An amboyna and mother of pearl inlaid writing box, the fitted…

Inlaid Writing Box with Leather Surface and Ink Compartment

An amboyna and mother of pearl inlaid writing box, the fitted interior inset with a leather writing surface, along with a slender ink and pen compartment, some losses, 10 x 28.5 x 19 cm

Victorian writing box with mother of pearl inlay, 32 cm wide

Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Writing Box

Victorian writing box with mother of pearl inlay, 32 cm wide

Antique timber writing compendium with pull down storage…

Antique Writing Compendium with Pull-Down Storage

Antique timber writing compendium with pull down storage compartment, 35 cm x 22 cm, 27 cm high approx.

Early Arts & Crafts style desk with lift lid writing slope that…

Arts & Crafts Desk with Lift Lid and Drawers

Early Arts & Crafts style desk with lift lid writing slope that opens to storage compartment, above two drawers, 105 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 99.5 cm high approx.

Antique brass bound writing slope box, 50.5 cm wide

Antique Brass Writing Slope Box - 50.5cm Wide

Antique brass bound writing slope box, 50.5 cm wide

Vintage timber brass inlaid writing slope, with fitted interior…

Brass Inlaid Vintage Writing Slope with Fitted Interior & Key

Vintage timber brass inlaid writing slope, with fitted interior together with key, 38 x 26 cm

Antique wooden writing slope with brass metal fittings, width…

Antique Writing Slope with Brass Fittings

Antique wooden writing slope with brass metal fittings, width 35 cm X, diameter 23.5 cm x 14.5 cm approx

Victorian fruitwood desk compendium having two hinged doors, a…

Victorian Fruitwood Desk Compendium with Calendar and Compartments

Victorian fruitwood desk compendium having two hinged doors, a moving calendar & various document compartmets, with keys. Condition: good, some minor age related wear. Dimensions 41 x 36.5 x 32 cm

Victorian wooden writing slope box, with brass inlay, 35.5 x 23…

Victorian Writing Slope Box with Brass Inlay

Victorian wooden writing slope box, with brass inlay, 35.5 x 23 cm approx

Victorian campaign writing slope box, 40 cm wide approx

Victorian Writing Slope Box - 40cm Wide

Victorian campaign writing slope box, 40 cm wide approx

Antique English oak desk top stationery cabinet, circa 1880,…

Antique Oak Stationery Cabinet with Calendar Display

Antique English oak desk top stationery cabinet, circa 1880, with two doors opening to reveal a fitted interior divided into sections. With a calendar display in the top complete with original month, date and day cards, width 33 cm, depth 26 cm, height 31…

A Victorian Tunbridge ware writing slope and a rectangular box,…

Victorian Tunbridge Writing Slope and Rectangular Box

A Victorian Tunbridge ware writing slope and a rectangular box, the slope 30 x 25 cm, the box 27 cm wide

A Georgian coromandel fitted writing slope with brass inlay, 16…

Georgian Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

A Georgian coromandel fitted writing slope with brass inlay, 16 x 50 x 25 cm. Provenance: A private collection, Sydney

Vintage writing slope box, brass bound, 40.5 cm x 21 cm, 11.5…

Vintage Brass-Bound Writing Slope Box

Vintage writing slope box, brass bound, 40.5 cm x 21 cm, 11.5 cm high

Small antique French writing / stationary box, with roll-up lid…

Antique French Writing Box with Roll-up Lid

Small antique French writing / stationary box, with roll-up lid to cover the storage compartment, 18 cm high, 34 cm long, 30 cm deep

Antique writing box/slope, brass bound with key and inkwell, 30…

Brass-Bound Antique Writing Box with Inkwell and Key

Antique writing box/slope, brass bound with key and inkwell, 30 cm x 23 cm, 14.5 cm.

Small antique writing slope with brass banding and leather…

Antique Writing Slope with Brass and Leather

Small antique writing slope with brass banding and leather interior. Approx 12 cm high, 29 cm wide X 12 cm deep.