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Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Gillows of Lancaster Desk
Pendle Antiques
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Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Gillows of Lancaster Desk

19th century
For Sale by Pendle Antiques
Description

Late Victorian inlaid mahogany Gillows of Lancaster Desk.

In great condition throughout, with leather top in perfect condition.

Inlaid to the front 2 drawers, super quality!

Sizes:

Length - 107 cm

Depth - 56 cm

Height - 78 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Pendle Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1028617
Description
Late Victorian inlaid mahogany Gillows of Lancaster Desk.

In great condition throughout, with leather top in perfect condition.

Inlaid to the front 2 drawers, super quality!

Sizes:

Length - 107 cm

Depth - 56 cm

Height - 78 cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1028617
Pendle Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
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A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher.
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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher.

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Gillows of Lancaster Desk

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher. View II
Archive III A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher. View VI
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A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher.
Late Victorian inlaid mahogany Gillows of Lancaster Desk
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A late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring two drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlay, raised on turned legs with brass castors and linked by an H-stretcher.
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Late Victorian writing desks often feature solid hardwood construction, predominantly using mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. They typically display precise joinery, turned or reeded legs, and decorative surface embellishments such as marquetry, parquetry, or satinwood stringing.

Victorian craftsmen utilised high-grade timbers such as West Indian or African mahogany for structural frames, incorporating contrasting timber inlays like boxwood, satinwood, and ebony, along with brass hardware and castors.

Authentic Gillows pieces frequently bear a stamp on the drawer edge or underside, such as GILLOWS, GILLOW & CO, or a stamped serial number. High-quality dovetail joints, smooth drawer runners, and superior wood selection are also key indicators.

An antique writing desk can function as a focal point in a home office, a hallway console table, or an accent piece in a contemporary living room. Pairing historic dark mahogany with neutral wall tones and modern lighting creates balanced visual contrast.

Inlaid mahogany should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft cloth and polished occasionally using high-grade beeswax. To protect delicate marquetry, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, central heating sources, and liquid spills.
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