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A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table

18th century
Description

A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London

Constructed in rosewood, the tapered and turned baluster ends supported by a block form base with a lobed platform and a oversized running pearl edging, above scrolled feet of foliate design, with sunken brass castors; the top having radiused corners, with a lobed edge, and in the frieze, two mahogany lined drawers, between a beaded moulding.

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

Circa 1825

This design for a table appears on many occasions between 1822 and 1830 in the Gillows Sketchbooks, held in the City of Westminster archives.

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Rosewood Writing Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146977
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7188
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London

Constructed in rosewood, the tapered and turned baluster ends supported by a block form base with a lobed platform and a oversized running pearl edging, above scrolled feet of foliate design, with sunken brass castors; the top having radiused corners, with a lobed edge, and in the frieze, two mahogany lined drawers, between a beaded moulding.

fig 1. A Late Georgian rosewood writing table featuring a rectangular top with carved egg-and-dart moulding, resting on twin turned column pedestals and carved scroll feet.
fig 1. A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

Circa 1825

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This design for a table appears on many occasions between 1822 and 1830 in the Gillows Sketchbooks, held in the City of Westminster archives.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Rosewood Writing Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146977
Dealers Internal Ref
7188
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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Archive I A Late Georgian rosewood writing table featuring a rectangular top with carved egg-and-dart moulding, resting on twin turned column pedestals and carved scroll feet.

A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table

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A Late Georgian rosewood writing table featuring a rectangular top with carved egg-and-dart moulding, resting on twin turned column pedestals and carved scroll feet.
A Late Georgian Rosewood Writing Table
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A Late Georgian rosewood writing table featuring a rectangular top with carved egg-and-dart moulding, resting on twin turned column pedestals and carved scroll feet.
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Late Georgian writing tables, produced during the early 19th century, are characterised by classical proportions, high-quality hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, turned pedestal supports, and carved decorative details such as gadrooned edges.

These tables were typically constructed from solid rosewood or mahogany, featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for interior drawer frames, often finished with hand-carved details and brass castors.

Authentic period pieces display natural age-related patination, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, evidence of hand-planing underneath the frame, and timber shrinkage marks consistent with two centuries of age.

A Georgian writing table works well as a compact home office desk, an entryway console table, or positioned behind a sofa, creating visual interest when contrasted against contemporary artwork and lighting.

Maintain rosewood furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying or cracking. Clean the surface periodically with a soft cloth and apply high-grade natural beeswax polish.
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