Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope
Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope
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Victorian (19th C) rosewood slant-front writing slope with shell-inlaid escutcheon and floral cartouche, embossed velvet writing surface, brass hinges marked PM & Co. / Patent, accompanied by glass inkwell and dip pen (Spencerian, Intermediate School, England, No. 6).
Victorian (19th C) rosewood slant-front writing slope with shell-inlaid escutcheon and floral cartouche, embossed velvet writing surface, brass hinges marked PM & Co. / Patent, accompanied by glass inkwell and dip pen (Spencerian, Intermediate School, England, No. 6).
3.25"h x 12"w x 9.5"d
3.25"h x 12"w x 9.5"d
Writing slopes, also known as portable desks or lap desks, became popular in the late 18th century and were widely used throughout the 19th century. Writing slopes were essential tools during a time when letter-writing was a primary form of communication, and reflect the social customs of the era, emphasizing etiquette, literacy, and personal expression. Their designs allowed users to work comfortably at home or while traveling. Rosewood was a premium choice for writing slopes during the Victorian period, prized for its rich, dark color and striking grain patterns. The hinges bear the mark PM & Co, which was a British manufacturer that specialized in high-quality brass fittings for furniture and boxes.
The dip pen is marked with Spencerian, England, and Intermediate School which is interesting because Spencerian was the primary business handwriting style of the Americans, not as well used in England and there were not many Intermediate Schools (today's equivalent of a middle school).
Writing slopes, also known as portable desks or lap desks, became popular in the late 18th century and were widely used throughout the 19th century. Writing slopes were essential tools during a time when letter-writing was a primary form of communication, and reflect the social customs of the era, emphasizing etiquette, literacy, and personal expression. Their designs allowed users to work comfortably at home or while traveling. Rosewood was a premium choice for writing slopes during the Victorian period, prized for its rich, dark color and striking grain patterns. The hinges bear the mark PM & Co, which was a British manufacturer that specialized in high-quality brass fittings for furniture and boxes.
The dip pen is marked with Spencerian, England, and Intermediate School which is interesting because Spencerian was the primary business handwriting style of the Americans, not as well used in England and there were not many Intermediate Schools (today's equivalent of a middle school).
19th Century
19th Century
Rosewood, velvet, shell (mother of pearl/abalone), glass, metal
Rosewood, velvet, shell (mother of pearl/abalone), glass, metal
Austin, TX Auction
Austin, TX Auction
No hinge connecting inside flap.
No hinge connecting inside flap.