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Small Victorian Oak Writing Desk
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Small Victorian Oak Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 28 November 2024 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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A small Victorian oak writing desk dating to the late part of the 19th century. The desk sits on 4 shapely legs all with ball and claw feet and is made entirely from solid quarter sawn oak. It features a lift up top with storage and is in very good original condition.

Height -76cm

Knee Height - 61.3cm

Width - 83cm

Depth - 55.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1082154
Description
A small Victorian oak writing desk dating to the late part of the 19th century.
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The desk sits on 4 shapely legs all with ball and claw feet and is made entirely from solid quarter sawn oak.
Arthur Rawes Antiques

It features a lift up top with storage and is in very good original condition.

Height -76cm

Knee Height - 61.3cm

Width - 83cm

Depth - 55.5cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082154
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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Arthur Rawes Antiques
Telephone 07548 050358
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Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawesrec
Verified Since Mar 2022
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Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Location: Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage, Willows lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3SS, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A small Victorian oak writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, and a single central drawer with a keyhole escutcheon.
Small Victorian Oak Writing Desk
Ref: SA1082154
A small Victorian oak writing desk featuring cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, and a single central drawer with a keyhole escutcheon.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Central drawer, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 55.5 cm (22 in)

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Victorian writing desks encompass various revival styles and functional designs produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, typically featuring robust timber construction and practical compartments for correspondence.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, frequently incorporating brass hardware, leather writing surfaces, and dovetail joinery in drawer construction.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate fixings, and natural wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

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

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the finish.
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