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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · London City Antiques
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Unusual antique Victorian quality ebonised and burr walnut inlaid writing desk having an attractive original brass gallery top above a pair of pretty crossbanded ebonised quality inlaid doors opening to reveal a fully fitted interior above a writing desk having a crossbanded ebonised top above a drawer. The writing surface is fitted with an original leather writing surface and boasts a pen tray and storage compartment above an inlaid cupboard door opening to reveal a storage compartment, inlaid sides and freestanding polished back. Raised on a shaped plinth base with original castors

A splendid very attractive example in desirable proportions; the craftsmanship and design being first-class and charming.

104 x 58 x 41cm

68cm to desk leather

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1142549
Dealers Internal Reference
289C
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Unusual antique Victorian quality ebonised and burr walnut inlaid writing desk having an attractive original brass gallery top above a pair of pretty crossbanded ebonised quality inlaid doors opening to reveal a fully fitted interior above a writing desk having a crossbanded ebonised top above a drawer. The writing surface is fitted with an original leather writing surface and boasts a pen tray and storage compartment above an inlaid cupboard door opening to reveal a storage compartment, inlaid sides and freestanding polished back. Raised on a shaped plinth base with original castors
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A splendid very attractive example in desirable proportions; the craftsmanship and design being first-class and charming.
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104 x 58 x 41cm

68cm to desk leather

Date 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142549
Dealers Internal Ref
289C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian ebonised writing desk featuring burr walnut panels, marquetry inlay, and a pierced brass gallery rail along the top.
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised And Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Ebonised Timber, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut panels, Boxwood stringing, Pierced brass gallery, Marquetry cartouches
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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Victorian ebonised furniture often mimics ebony by staining cheaper woods black, frequently enhanced with contrasting burr walnut veneers, boxwood stringing, and classical marquetry motifs inspired by Renaissance revivals.

These pieces typically feature a secondary wood like pine or oak as a carcase, overlaid with thin veneers of burr walnut and ebonised timber, assembled using traditional dovetail joints and secured with hand-cut screws or brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified by inspecting the internal drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails, observing natural ageing and micro-craquelure in the ebonised finish, and verifying the presence of old-growth timber grains beneath the surface.

Pair the dark ebonised wood with neutral walls, minimalist seating, and contemporary lighting to create a striking focal point that balances historical gravitas with clean, modern lines.

Maintain the finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the polished surface.
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