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Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910
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Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique master shipping clerk's desk. An English, mahogany and leather partner desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Wonderfully wide example, with a broad writing surface and suite of drawers

Displays a desirable aged patina and in appealingly original order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Presented in its original order, the leather skiver has superb character showing wax sealing-iron burns

Georgian overtones to the desk edge, with a tactile gadrooned finish

Generous desktop measuring 137.5cm (54.25'') across, above a bank of five drawers

The decorative reverse bank dressed with matching brass, drop handles

Each drawer replete with an inset brass lined lock — keys absent

Shaped brackets accentuate the kneehole to each side of the desk

Broad cabriole legs at each corner adorned with leaf carvings to the knees

Standing upon fascinating ball and talon feet, another Georgian revival choice

This is a superb antique master shipping clerk's desk, with a graceful appearance, generous size and confidently wearing its lightly time worn skiver. A treat to use and enhance a drawing room or home office. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 141cm (55.5'')

Max Depth: 79.5cm (31.25'')

Max Height: 77cm (30.25'')

Skiver Width: 127.5cm (50.25'')

Skiver Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Kneehole Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Kneehole Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Central Drawer Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Central Drawer Depth: 58.5cm (23'')

Central Drawer Height: 7cm (2.75'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 24938

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
79.5cm (31.30")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114572
Dealers Internal Reference
24938
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Description
This is an antique master shipping clerk's desk. An English, mahogany and leather partner desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Wonderfully wide example, with a broad writing surface and suite of drawers

fig 1. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Displays a desirable aged patina and in appealingly original order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

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Presented in its original order, the leather skiver has superb character showing wax sealing-iron burns.
London Fine Antiques
fig 2. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 2. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Georgian overtones to the desk edge, with a tactile gadrooned finish

Generous desktop measuring 137.5cm (54.25'') across, above a bank of five drawers

The decorative reverse bank dressed with matching brass, drop handles

fig 3. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 3. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Each drawer replete with an inset brass lined lock — keys absent

Shaped brackets accentuate the kneehole to each side of the desk

Broad cabriole legs at each corner adorned with leaf carvings to the knees

fig 4. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 4. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Standing upon fascinating ball and talon feet, another Georgian revival choice

This is a superb antique master shipping clerk's desk, with a graceful appearance, generous size and confidently wearing its lightly time worn skiver. A treat to use and enhance a drawing room or home office. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 5. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Dimensions:

Max Width: 141cm (55.5'')

Max Depth: 79.5cm (31.25'')

Max Height: 77cm (30.25'')

Skiver Width: 127.5cm (50.25'')

Skiver Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Kneehole Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Kneehole Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

fig 6. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 6. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Central Drawer Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Central Drawer Depth: 58.5cm (23'')

Central Drawer Height: 7cm (2.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 7. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
fig 7. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24938

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
79.5cm (31.30")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114572
Dealers Internal Ref
24938
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910

Archive II An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet. View II
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An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring an inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910
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Characterised by features inspired by 18th-century cabinetmakers, Edwardian Revival desks typically feature mahogany construction, cabriole legs, carved acanthus leaf details, ball and claw feet, and gold-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Early 20th-century writing desks were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs, cast brass hardware, dovetailed drawer joints, and gilded skiver leather tops.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawer construction, cast brass handles exhibiting natural patination, genuine wear on the inset leather, and hand-carved detailing along the knees and border trim.

Position the desk in a light-filled home office or library, pairing it with a contemporary desk chair, minimalist brass lighting, and curated modern artwork to create a balanced, transitional aesthetic.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish along the grain twice a year, while cleaning the leather top with a damp cloth and specialised leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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