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19th Century Mahogany Writing/reading Table.
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19th Century Mahogany Writing/reading Table.

19th century
Sold 13 November 2024 · F E Anderson Antiques
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A 19th century French mahogany writing table with rising top and pull out candle slides ,all with their original gilt edged leather inserts. Single drawer with interior fittings on one side and a dummy on the reverse side , from where the adjustable rising top opens, with original slot -in reeded brass inlaid book support which is removable. The table has good quality gilded bronze mounts all round and stands on square tapering legs with brass cap feet. In good condition throughout bar the drawer handles which have been replaced at some time. French Circa 1840.

Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057300
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Description
A 19th century French mahogany writing table with rising top and pull out candle slides ,all with their original gilt edged leather inserts. Single drawer with interior fittings on one side and a dummy on the reverse side , from where the adjustable rising top opens, with original slot -in reeded brass inlaid book support which is removable.
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The table has good quality gilded bronze mounts all round and stands on square tapering legs with brass cap feet.
F E Anderson Antiques

In good condition throughout bar the drawer handles which have been replaced at some time. French Circa 1840.

Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057300
F E Anderson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, tapered legs, and decorative brass mounts along the frieze drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, tapered legs, and decorative brass mounts along the frieze drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Mahogany Writing/reading Table.

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, tapered legs, and decorative brass mounts along the frieze drawer. View II
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F E Anderson Antiques
Telephone 07773 795 931
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5 High Street
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7JF
Wales
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2014
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F E Anderson Antiques
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, tapered legs, and decorative brass mounts along the frieze drawer.
19th century mahogany writing/reading table.
Ref: SA1057300
A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, tapered legs, and decorative brass mounts along the frieze drawer.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass ormolu mounts, Inset leather top, Frieze drawer
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Regency furniture is characterised by classical proportions, inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, often featuring fine mahogany, symmetrical designs, and restrained brass or gilt mounts.

These tables typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods like solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers, often accented with hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, cast brass mounts, and traditional dovetail joinery within the drawer construction.

Authenticity is assessed by inspecting timber age characteristics, hand-cut joinery, patination, tool marks on secondary woods, and the construction methods of the drawer linings and brass hardware.

An antique mahogany writing table serves as a functional workspace or console in a modern study or living area, contrasting effectively against minimalist walls and contemporary seating.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber bleaching and leather fading, and periodically applying traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon-based polishes.
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