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Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk
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Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

18th century
Sold 22 August 2024 · Hingstons of Wilton
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Description

Georgian mahogany partners desk

This Georgian mahogany partners desk is of a rare small size and was made circa 1810.

It is fitted with 3 drawers along the top and a further 3 graduated drawers in each pedestal.

To the rear it is fitted 3 drawers along the top and with cupboards to each side of the kneehole that are fitted with shaped oak sliding shelves.

The desk stands on the plinth base.

The large writing surface that is inset with the period bottle green leather that is gilt tooled.

The drawers are mahogany, and oak lined, the locks are stamped GR with the Royal crown above.

This Georgian mahogany partners desk comes in 3 pieces as would be expected on a period desk, this was to allow easy transportation to a home or office.

It is always fascinating to think what the world news was at the time this desk was first placed in an important office or home.

British was still wallowing in the great victory at Trafalgar and Waterloo. We can only imagine the highs that gripped the nation as the national pride and celebrations would still be fresh in people’s minds.

Imagine sitting at this desk and the pleasure you will get working there and the amazing amount of workspace it provides as well as the storage in the drawers and rear cupboards.

Dimensions

137cms wide 54ins

93cms deep 36 1/2ins

77.5cms high 30 1/2ins

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with

This Georgian mahogany partners desk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Georgian mahogany partners desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1082416
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Georgian mahogany partners desk

This Georgian mahogany partners desk is of a rare small size and was made circa 1810.

It is fitted with 3 drawers along the top and a further 3 graduated drawers in each pedestal.

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To the rear it is fitted 3 drawers along the top and with cupboards to each side of the kneehole that are fitted with shaped oak sliding shelves.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

The desk stands on the plinth base.

The large writing surface that is inset with the period bottle green leather that is gilt tooled.

The drawers are mahogany, and oak lined, the locks are stamped GR with the Royal crown above.

fig 2. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

This Georgian mahogany partners desk comes in 3 pieces as would be expected on a period desk, this was to allow easy transportation to a home or office.

It is always fascinating to think what the world news was at the time this desk was first placed in an important office or home.

fig 3. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 3. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

British was still wallowing in the great victory at Trafalgar and Waterloo. We can only imagine the highs that gripped the nation as the national pride and celebrations would still be fresh in people’s minds.

fig 4. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 4. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

Imagine sitting at this desk and the pleasure you will get working there and the amazing amount of workspace it provides as well as the storage in the drawers and rear cupboards.

Dimensions

137cms wide 54ins

fig 5. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 5. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

93cms deep 36 1/2ins

77.5cms high 30 1/2ins

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 6. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 6. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with

fig 7. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 7. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

This Georgian mahogany partners desk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 8. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 8. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

Guarantee

This Georgian mahogany partners desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 9. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 9. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 10. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 10. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 11. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 11. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

fig 12. A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 12. Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082416
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A double-sided Georgian mahogany partners desk featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass hardware, and a dark leather inset top.
Georgian mahogany partners desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestal configuration, Inset leather writing surface, Brass drawer pulls, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 93 cm (37 in)

Authentic pieces are predominantly crafted from solid timber and rich veneers such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, often featuring inset tooled leather writing surfaces and cast brass handles. Traditional construction involves hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and secondary woods like oak or pine for internal framing.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, secondary wood linings, hand-cut dovetailing, and the type of fixings used. Genuine period pieces will show consistent age-related patina, hand-forged or cast hardware, and construction techniques consistent with 18th or early 19th-century cabinet making rather than modern machinery marks.

This substantial piece anchors a room effectively when paired with minimalist seating and contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast. Placing it centrally in a study or home office allows its double-sided craftsmanship to be fully appreciated.

Maintain the wood by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, avoiding silicone-based polishes and direct sunlight. The leather insert should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and treated with specialised leather balm to prevent drying and cracking.

A partners desk is a large, double-sided desk designed to accommodate two people working opposite each other, typically featuring pedestals with drawers on both sides. They gained prominence in British banks, law firms, and stately homes during the Georgian era of the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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