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Gillows Writing Desk
Jane Short Antiques
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Gillows Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

A Gillows of Lancaster mahogany writing desk. With a gallery superstructure incorporating twin hinged compartments over a tooled leather writing surface

A freeze drawer with GILLOWS LANCASTER stamped to the inside. There is all over satinwood stinging and inlay.

It sits on tapered legs and original brass casters.

The piece is in very good condition with normal and acceptable wear to the leather top but no tears or losses.

A beautiful and original piece by Gillows. Circa 1910-1920

We can discuss collection or delivery options in UK mainland.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1089124
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A0450
Description
A Gillows of Lancaster mahogany writing desk.
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With a gallery superstructure incorporating twin hinged compartments over a tooled leather writing surface.
Jane Short Antiques

A freeze drawer with GILLOWS LANCASTER stamped to the inside. There is all over satinwood stinging and inlay.

fig 1. An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Gillows Writing Desk

It sits on tapered legs and original brass casters.

The piece is in very good condition with normal and acceptable wear to the leather top but no tears or losses.

A beautiful and original piece by Gillows. Circa 1910-1920

We can discuss collection or delivery options in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089124
Dealers Internal Ref
A0450
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors.

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Archive II An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors. View V
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An antique mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather surface, a raised central superstructure with small drawers, satinwood string inlay, and tapered legs on brass castors.
Gillows Writing Desk
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Nineteenth-century writing desks, particularly those inspired by Regency and Sheraton designs, are characterised by structured symmetry, classical proportions, and specialized functional compartments. Common features include kidney-shaped or rectangular silhouettes, raised superstructures with small drawers or cubbies, and inset leather writing surfaces.

These desks were typically constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often accented with satinwood stringing or crossbanding. Drawer linings were commonly made of oak or mahogany with hand-cut dovetail joints, while writing surfaces featured gold-tooled leather.

Authentic Gillows furniture often features a stamped maker mark on the drawer edges, underside, or locks, reading GILLOWS or GILLOW & CO. Additionally, high-grade timber, precision dovetail joinery, smooth drawer operation, and original brass hardware indicate authentic production from the firm.

An antique writing desk can be positioned in a home office, library, or living room window bay to serve as a functional focal point. Pairing the warm timber tones with modern task lighting and a neutral contemporary chair creates a balanced scheme.

Maintain the mahogany timber by applying high-grade beeswax along the grain and buffing gently. Clean the gold-tooled leather insert using a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners, and keep the desk away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent cracking and fading.
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