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19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

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A lovely quality 19th Century mahogany escritoire by, or in the manor of William Trotter of Edinburgh, the top structure having a shaped swan neck pediment with carved patraes with the sides decorated with turned spindles, at the front as well as the lower sections there is carved beading which runs down along the sides of the cabinet, the middle section having a drop down flap opening to reveal a green leather writing surface, with various drawers of all different sizes including a secret compartment with two drawers, there is also a mechanism which can be unlocked to open the side sections which pull out which includes fitted compartments, with a single drawer below and a two door cupboard with a single shelf inside, standing on ebonised turned feet. Circa 1830.

37" x 20" x 77" high.

94cms x 51cms 196cms high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1036174
Dealers Internal Reference
1841
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A lovely quality 19th Century mahogany escritoire by, or in the manor of William Trotter of Edinburgh, the top structure having a shaped swan neck pediment with carved patraes with the sides decorated with turned spindles, at the front as well as the lower sections there is carved beading which runs down along the sides of the cabinet, the middle section having a drop down flap opening to reveal a green leather writing surface, with various drawers of all different sizes including a secret compartment with two drawers, there is also a mechanism which can be unlocked to open the side sections which pull out which includes fitted compartments, with a single drawer below and a two door cupboard with a single shelf inside, standing on ebonised turned feet. Circa 1830.

37" x 20" x 77" high.

94cms x 51cms 196cms high.

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036174
Dealers Internal Ref
1841
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet.

19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XV
Archive XVI A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XVI
Archive XVII A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XVIII
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Archive XX A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet. View XX
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A 19th-century mahogany escritoire featuring an upper galleried shelf superstructure, a fall-front writing compartment, and a lower two-door cabinet on turned feet.
19th Century mahogany escritoire
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An escritoire is a specialised writing cabinet featuring a fall-front desk flap, internal drawers or pigeonholes, and additional storage elements such as a lower cupboard or upper galleried shelves.

These pieces were constructed primarily from solid mahogany and decorative flame mahogany veneers, often incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, turned timber spindles, and solid brass locks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed backboards, period-appropriate brass fittings, natural wood shrinkage along veneer panel edges, and hand-sawn drawer joinery.

Place the escritoire against a neutral wall in a study, hallway, or living room to serve as a focal point, pairing it with contemporary lighting to contrast the dark polished timber.

Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid wood movement or veneer splitting, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply beeswax polish annually.
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