Victorian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Writing Slope With Secret Drawers

A beautifully decorative late Victorian mahogany writing slope with finely engraved brass inlay throughout, dating from around 1880.

The richly figured mahogany is enhanced by elegant scrolling brass decoration, creating a striking appearance that works equally well as a functional writing box or as a decorative object.

Opening the slope reveals the original green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled borders, fitted compartments for stationery, a removable pen tray, original glass inkwell and concealed drawers accessed via the traditional secret release mechanism.

A charming and characterful Victorian desk accessory that would look equally at home in a traditional study, library or contemporary interior.

Height: 15 cm

Width: 45.5 cm

Depth: 24.5 cm

Open: 50.5 × 45.5 cm

Open height: 4–11 cm

Weight: 4 kg

Good antique condition overall with attractive colour and patina. Split visible to the rear edge, age-related wear and craquelure to the original leather writing surface, historic ink staining to the interior, minor losses to the brass inlay and general wear consistent with age. The original glass inkwell is present and the secret drawer mechanism remains operational.