Roberts Restoration - Antique Furniture Repair Saxmundham Suffolk

Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope / Box (Empty Interior)

Name: T R Roberts Furniture Restoration
Address: 38-40 Albion St., Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BL, GB
Telephone: +441728602010
Price range: ££

This is a wonderful piece of functional history—an authentic Victorian mahogany writing slope. Its classic sloped lid and rich, dark wood grain show the beautiful patina of over a century of use. The box opens to reveal a clean, empty interior, a testament to its long life.

While similar writing slopes were used for personal correspondence, the simple, unfitted interior suggests it may have once been a piece of school furniture, used by a student (note the scribblings on the inside) or a clerk. This gives it a unique, rustic charm, separating it from the more ornate "gentleman's" slopes.

Today, it's a versatile decorative piece. Use it to store pens and stationery, display a favorite book or tablet, or simply as a striking vintage accent on a desk, shelf, or table. It's a fantastic object for anyone who appreciates the character and story behind antique items.