Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons

19th century

Sold by Marylebone Antiques

Description

A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut writing desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest quality. It was made in England by Howard and Sons, it dates from the 1860-1880 period.

This was likely a one off commissioned piece, it is extremely well made and has some lovely features. The base is solid walnut and is beautifully turned to give a bamboo effect. There are also bamboo shaped moldings around the top edges, and a pierced brass gallery on the top edge. The top surface, middle surface and drawer fronts are burr walnut & have satinwood cross banded edges, this has a faded black leather inset writing surface. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

The Howard and Sons logo can be seen imprinted in the drawer edge. The condition is excellent for its age, we have just had it fully re-polished.

Width – 45 inches , 114 cm

Depth – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height – 37 inches , 94 cm

Desk height – 28 inches , 71 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

114cm (44.88")

Depth

74cm (29.13")

Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1082367

Dealers Internal Reference

8731

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Description

A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut writing desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest quality. It was made in England by Howard and Sons, it dates from the 1860-1880 period.

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This was likely a one off commissioned piece, it is extremely well made and has some lovely features.

Marylebone Antiques

The base is solid walnut and is beautifully turned to give a bamboo effect. There are also bamboo shaped moldings around the top edges, and a pierced brass gallery on the top edge. The top surface, middle surface and drawer fronts are burr walnut & have satinwood cross banded edges, this has a faded black leather inset writing surface. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.