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Antique Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Deesk C1880
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Deesk C1880

19th century
Sold 15 August 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique. Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Desk and dating from around 1880. Constructed from quality mahogany batant it has a serpentine shaped top with moulded edge and with carved cartouche to the centre and urn shaped finials to each end. This is above a deep frieze and frieze drawer. It has a shaped panelled fall front which opens to reveal a superb interior consisting of a long frieze drawer over a central small cupboard door and flanked on either side by assorted cushioned drawers and pigeon holes. To the base there are three long pine lined drawers all with mahogany escutcheons. It is raised on a turned foot. A superb piece of furniture.

MEASURES: 72” HIGH X 20” DEEP X 40” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119530
Dealers Internal Reference
W3461/20.1
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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique. Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Desk and dating from around 1880.
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Constructed from quality mahogany batant it has a serpentine shaped top with moulded edge and with carved cartouche to the centre and urn shaped finials to each end.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

This is above a deep frieze and frieze drawer. It has a shaped panelled fall front which opens to reveal a superb interior consisting of a long frieze drawer over a central small cupboard door and flanked on either side by assorted cushioned drawers and pigeon holes. To the base there are three long pine lined drawers all with mahogany escutcheons. It is raised on a turned foot. A superb piece of furniture.

fig 1. An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Deesk C1880

MEASURES: 72” HIGH X 20” DEEP X 40” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Deesk C1880

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119530
Dealers Internal Ref
W3461/20.1
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Mahogany Batant Escritoire Deesk C1880

Archive II An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers. View II
Archive III An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers. View III
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 182
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An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BATANT ESCRITOIRE DEESK C1880
Ref: SA1119530
An upright Victorian mahogany escritoire desk featuring a carved pediment top, a fall-front writing flap with a tassel key, and multiple lower drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Mahogany Veneer, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Carved pediment, Fall-front writing flap, Flush key escutcheons
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 101.5 cm (40 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

An escritoire is a type of writing cabinet featuring a fall-front or drop-down writing surface that conceals internal compartments and pigeonholes, popular during the 19th century.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid timber frames with high-grade mahogany veneers, often showcasing figured flame mahogany grain patterns and brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, timber shrinkage patterns, and original lock mechanisms.

Pairing a dark wood antique cabinet with contemporary minimalist seating and neutral walls creates a balanced focal point that highlights the rich wood tones and grain.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and apply occasional traditional beeswax polish to nourish the surface.
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