Victorian Writing Slope!

[inkandseeds]

The white ink wells you have are often referred to as school desk ink wells, they are actually liners and were used in many different ink wells.

Original ink wells for your writing slope are indeed very difficult to find although there are a number of sellers out there with reproductions.

There is an excellent site called Hygra.com where you can find lots of information about writing slopes and boxes.

 

Thank you for the website. Fascinating to read.

[furious]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the reproductions, but if you're trying to find Victorian originals, you'll be searching a VERY long time. In nearly 30 years of admiring and collecting writing slopes, I've come across...exactly...THREE...extra ones for boxes. So like I said - not easy.

 

If I were you, I'd take the reproductions and be grateful that someone has them. Otherwise you'd almost certainly never find them.

Wow, I had no idea originals were that rare. In that case, I believe I will either leave it as-is with the porcelain period replacements or purchase a couple of reproductions.

 

Thanks for your insight and advice.

[Bisquitlips]

I just purchased my first Victorian writing slope and I can't wait for it to arrive! It comes complete with original ink pots, blotters, and wax seals.

 

 

Lovely!!! My compliments on a nice find.

 

Would like to see more photos when it arrives also.