HMS Victory - Nelson's Writing Slope - Limited Edition

A limited edition of 20 writing slopes are being made by Alick Burt in celebration of Nelson's Victory at Trafalgar in 1805. Their construction includes timber actually taken from H.M.S. Victory. This timber was recovered from a refitting operation that began in 1923 and is available in a very limited quantity.

Each slope comes with a certificate of provenance signed by the current captain of H.M.S Victory and for each box sold on this site we'll make a £40 donation towards the H.M.S Victory fund, which is raising money for a room in which the main sail from the ship can be stored and displayed.

The outside of the slope is made from French Oak pegged together at the corners with Victory Oak. The construction method is rather clever as to begin with it is glued up as a closed box. This is then cut apart by hand and hinged so that the grain of the lid and box match perfectly.

The box opens to reveal two writing slopes framed by Victory Oak and covered in English hide bearing hand painted representations of H.M.S Victory's crest and Nelson's Last letter to his beloved Emma.

The drawer in the centre has a reeded front made from Victory Oak and it's sides and back are made from Maple finely dovetailed together with joints the size of a small fingernail!

Below this is the pencil box that lifts out to reveal a secret compartment and also contains a lift out Victory Oak lid. The two internal flaps are hinged using invisible cylinder hinges, which ensure there is no hinge knuckle prominent on the writing surface.

The finishing touches are flush brass military chest handles on the outside and an engraved explanatory brass plate in the centre of the top. This is a unique opportunity to own a little piece of British nautical history, captured in a item of period furniture.

All articles made using Victory oak will also come with a certificate verifying the authenticity and provenance of the timber, signed by the commanding officer of HMS Victory.

Dimensions: 46cm wide x 34.8cm deep x 15cm high (when open the depth is 51cm).

HMS Victory - Nelson's Writing Slope
Price £2250 (inc. delivery to mainland UK, optional insurance is £50). contact us

Availability: 4 writing slopes have been sold already, 16 remain available.

In addition to these writing slopes we are considering making five extra special ones using some Teak which has also been recovered from H.M.S Victory. Plus, you may want to consider using some of this Victory timber in a piece of your own design. Please contact us to discuss either of these options.

You may prefer the style of writing slope shown in our Exhibits section.