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Gillows of Lancaster Carlton House Desk
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Gillows of Lancaster Carlton House Desk

19th century
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Circa 1880. A mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk with all the locks stamped, ‘Gillows of Lancaster’, of traditional form with a raised curved back with pierced gilded gallery, with sloping ends with drawer beneath, with insert tooled and gilded writing surface, two banks of drawers flanked by two curved cupboards, all with lovely simple moulded fore-edge, beneath the writing surface one long drawer flanked by a pair of shorter drawers all with heralded shaped escutcheons with elegant cast brass handles polished on all sides making the desk free-standing, all resting on four square tapering legs with string inlay, finishing with a brass cup with original casters beneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1150354
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11237
Description
Circa 1880. A mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk with all the locks stamped, ‘Gillows of Lancaster’, of traditional form with a raised curved back with pierced gilded gallery, with sloping ends with drawer beneath, with insert tooled and gilded writing surface, two banks of drawers flanked by two curved cupboards, all with lovely simple moulded fore-edge, beneath the writing surface one long drawer flanked by a pair of shorter drawers all with heralded shaped escutcheons with elegant cast brass handles polished on all sides making the desk free-standing, all resting on four square tapering legs with string inlay, finishing with a brass cup with original casters beneath.
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Satinwood Carlton House Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150354
Dealers Internal Ref
11237
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A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors.
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Archive I A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors.

Gillows of Lancaster Carlton House Desk

Archive II A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View II
Archive III A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View VII
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Archive IX A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View IX
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Archive XIII A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors. View XIII
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A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors.
Gillows of Lancaster Carlton House Desk
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A satinwood Carlton House writing desk featuring a brass gallery railing, U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, leather writing surface, and square tapered legs on castors.
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A Carlton House desk is a specific type of writing table created in the late 18th century, characterised by a U-shaped superstructure wrapping around the back and sides of the writing surface. Named after the residence of the Prince of Wales, it incorporates small drawers, cupboards, and often a brass gallery.

These desks were traditionally crafted using fine hardwoods such as mahogany or satinwood, often decorated with ebony or tulipwood crossbanding. The writing surface typically features an inset leather sciver, complemented by brass handles, castors, and gallery railings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, original brass hardware, and hand-castors. Maker stamps, such as those from Gillows of Lancaster stamped on the drawer edges, further confirm period authenticity.

Position the desk centrally in a dedicated home office or study to showcase the finished back and curved superstructure. Pair the piece with modern minimalist lighting or neutral soft furnishings to contrast the warm timber tones.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Clean the timber using a natural beeswax polish applied along the grain, and care for the leather top with specialized leather conditioners.
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