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Mid 18th Century Walnut Collectors Desk
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Mid 18th Century Walnut Collectors Desk

18th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

An intriguing low countries Flanders or Holland Mid 18th century walnut collectors desk with secretaire fall and numerous small drawers and a coffee fort behind doors. the central door opens to make a kneehole area

Dimensions

Height 35" 89cm

Width 36" 92cm

Depth 17" 43cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Walnut Collectors Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1072497
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9010
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
An intriguing low countries Flanders or Holland Mid 18th century walnut collectors desk with secretaire fall and numerous small drawers and a coffee fort behind doors. the central door opens to make a kneehole area
fig 1. A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons.
fig 1. Mid 18th Century Walnut Collectors Desk

Dimensions

Height 35" 89cm

Width 36" 92cm

Depth 17" 43cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Walnut Collectors Desk to the 18th Century.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072497
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9010
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid 18th Century Walnut Collectors Desk

Archive II A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View II
Archive III A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View IX
Archive X A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons. View X
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 235
Items Sold 3,151
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons.
Mid 18th Century Walnut Collectors Desk
Ref: SA1072497
A mid-eighteenth century walnut collectors desk featuring a fall-front writing surface, multiple internal compartments, and lower cabinet doors with brass key escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaus
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Brass key escutcheons, Paneled cabinet doors, Internal pigeonholes
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Walnut was the predominant timber used for fine English furniture from the late seventeenth century until the mid-eighteenth century, prized for its rich grain patterns before mahogany gained dominance.

These pieces typically feature solid walnut and walnut veneers applied to secondary woods such as oak or pine, constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques including hand-beveled drawer linings, original brass escutcheons, natural wax patination, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

An antique desk serves as a focal point in a study or living space, pairing effectively with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the timber surface without building up residue.
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