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Description

An 18th century mahogany partners desk attributed to Gillows. Having 9 drawers, all oak lined with original handles and 2 cupboards to the reverse. Raised on an unusual moulded plinth.

Provenance

By decent - Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, 3rd Earl of Liverpool (1784 - 1851)

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77.5cm (30.51")

Width

170.2cm (67.01")

Depth

99cm (38.98")

Reference Numbers

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SA1088049

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Description

An 18th century mahogany partners desk attributed to Gillows. Having 9 drawers, all oak lined with original handles and 2 cupboards to the reverse. Raised on an unusual moulded plinth.

Provenance

By decent - Charles Cecil Cope Jenkinson, 3rd Earl of Liverpool (1784 - 1851)

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77.5cm (30.51")

Width

170.2cm (67.01")

Depth

99cm (38.98")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1088049

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ObjectDesks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDouble pedestal base, Brass drop handles, Inset leather top, Multiple frieze drawers
SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 170.2 cm (67 in) x D 99 cm (39 in)

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A partners desk is a large double-sided desk designed to allow two people to work opposite one another, which became particularly popular in elite British households and offices during the Georgian and Victorian eras.

These desks are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like solid mahogany or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, brass drop handles, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is identified through period-correct construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, original brass hardware, secondary woods used in drawer linings, and maker stamps or labels where applicable.

An antique partners desk serves as a commanding focal point in a home study or open-plan living space, pairing effectively with contemporary minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, avoiding synthetic cleaning sprays, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber and protect the finish.