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Victorian Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table
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Victorian Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table

19th century
Description

Victorian Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table.

This Writing Table is Raised Upon Ring Turned Legs with Brass Castors.

The Table Features 2 Working Drawers with Turned Knobs.

The Top of the Table Having a Fitted Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 30” (76cm)

Width 42” (107cm)

Depth 21 1/2” (55cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154170
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PP108-15
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Description
Victorian Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table.

This Writing Table is Raised Upon Ring Turned Legs with Brass Castors.

The Table Features 2 Working Drawers with Turned Knobs.

The Top of the Table Having a Fitted Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 30” (76cm)

Width 42” (107cm)

Depth 21 1/2” (55cm)

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154170
Dealers Internal Ref
PP108-15
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Victorian Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table

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A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather-inset top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table
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A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather-inset top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
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Victorian writing tables were produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and are characterised by solid hardwood construction, turned or carved legs, frieze drawers for stationery storage, and often a leather-inset writing surface.

These tables were predominantly constructed from dark hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring leather skiver tops, dovetailed drawer joints, and brass castors at the base of the legs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass castors, genuine wear to the timber finish, and hand-turned wooden or brass drawer handles.

A Victorian writing table can function as a compact work desk or console table, serving as a focal point when placed against light neutral walls or paired with contemporary seating.

Preservation involves regular dusting with a soft cloth, occasional application of beeswax paste to the timber, and conditioning the leather inset with dedicated leather care products while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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