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Walnut Writing Table with Ormolu Mounts
John Beazor Antiques
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Walnut Writing Table with Ormolu Mounts

19th century
Description

Walnut writing table with ormolu mounts and details with inset leather top and a single drawer on one side standing on shaped cabriole legs onto cabochon feet with a maker’s label underneath the drawer:

“G Trollope & Sons*, 15 Parliament Street”

*Trollope & Sons were one of the largest and best-known makers of furniture in London during the reign of Queen Victoria.  Originally based in Parliament Street, London, the company was registered in 1843  as ‘George Trollope and Sons’ and their showroom opened in Halkin Street Belgravia.  By 1870 they had opened at Grosvenor Street and High street Vauxhall.  They exhibited at the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition and at the 1862 International Exhibition.

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 1860s.

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SA1084522
Dealers Internal Reference
9544
Description
Walnut writing table with ormolu mounts and details with inset leather top and a single drawer on one side standing on shaped cabriole legs onto cabochon feet with a maker’s label underneath the drawer:
fig 1. A French Rococo style burr walnut writing table featuring cabriole legs, ornate brass mounts, and a dark brown leather writing top.
fig 1. Walnut Writing Table with Ormolu Mounts

“G Trollope & Sons*, 15 Parliament Street”

Trollope & Sons were one of the largest and best-known makers of furniture in London during the reign of Queen Victoria.
John Beazor Antiques

  Originally based in Parliament Street, London, the company was registered in 1843  as ‘George Trollope and Sons’ and their showroom opened in Halkin Street Belgravia.  By 1870 they had opened at Grosvenor Street and High street Vauxhall.  They exhibited at the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition and at the 1862 International Exhibition.

fig 2. A French Rococo style burr walnut writing table featuring cabriole legs, ornate brass mounts, and a dark brown leather writing top.
fig 2. Walnut Writing Table with Ormolu Mounts

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084522
Dealers Internal Ref
9544
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Beazor Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A French Rococo style burr walnut writing table featuring cabriole legs, ornate brass mounts, and a dark brown leather writing top.
Walnut writing table with ormolu mounts
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A French Rococo style burr walnut writing table featuring cabriole legs, ornate brass mounts, and a dark brown leather writing top.
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A French Louis XV style writing table, often referred to as a bureau plat, is characterized by serpentine curves, cabriole legs, and cast metal decorative mounts. Originating in 18th-century France, these tables were designed as freestanding pieces for libraries and reception rooms.

These writing tables typically feature hardwood frames veneered with figured woods such as burr walnut, kingwood, or tulipwood. They incorporate gilt-bronze or brass ormolu mounts alongside a central leather writing inset on the top surface.

Authentic period construction displays cast bronze or hand-chiselled mounts that follow the wooden contours, hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, and natural oxidisation on metallic elements. Natural age marks on the leather inset and light shrinkage in the veneer also indicate age.

A Rococo style writing table serves as a focal desk in a contemporary home office or study. Pairing the table with a modern minimalist chair creates a clear contrast between detailed antique woodwork and clean modern lines.

Dust the walnut veneer regularly with a soft cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain. Dust metal mounts gently with a dry brush to preserve the patina, and apply specialised leather conditioner to the writing surface.
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