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18th Century Mahogany Partners Library Table Stamped W. Priest
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18th Century Mahogany Partners Library Table Stamped W. Priest

18th century
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A Very Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W. Priest / 1&2 Tudor Street / Blackfriars

A very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partners library writing table. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge. The rectangular top, with rounded moulded corners, showcases a beautifully patinated black tooled leather inset. Beneath are six mahogany-lined drawers, three on each side, all retaining their original mahogany turned knob handles, working locks, and a functioning key. All six drawers are stamped by W.Priest 1&2 Tudor Street Blackfriars. The elegant table is raised on elegant reeded tapering legs legs that terminate in brass caps and original brass castors. Made in England, circa 1790, this writing table boasts a rich mahogany brown colour and is in superb original condition.

The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, perfectly complemented by the exquisite brown/black tooled leather top. This desk or writing table is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a stunning example of Georgian design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior.

W. Priest is well known as an auctioneer, appraiser and retailer (active 1837-1840) whose trade label appears on furniture dating from the late 18th Century through the mid-Victorian era. Labels with the Tudor Street address describe his business as a 'Furniture Warehouse', suggesting that Priest sold furniture secondhand. It has been suggested that he is likely to have specialized in office and library furniture (C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture: 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, pp. 45-46).

Height 76cm (29.9in)

Width 168cm (66.1in)

Depth 104cm (40.9in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Library Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1158067
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Description
A Very Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W. Priest / 1&2 Tudor Street / Blackfriars

A very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partners library writing table. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge.

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The rectangular top, with rounded moulded corners, showcases a beautifully patinated black tooled leather inset.
Anthony Short Antiques

Beneath are six mahogany-lined drawers, three on each side, all retaining their original mahogany turned knob handles, working locks, and a functioning key. All six drawers are stamped by W.Priest 1&2 Tudor Street Blackfriars. The elegant table is raised on elegant reeded tapering legs legs that terminate in brass caps and original brass castors. Made in England, circa 1790, this writing table boasts a rich mahogany brown colour and is in superb original condition.

fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany library table featuring a black leather top insert, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned, fluted legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Partners Library Table Stamped W. Priest

The figured mahogany exhibits a rich, warm patina, perfectly complemented by the exquisite brown/black tooled leather top. This desk or writing table is not only a testament to exceptional craftsmanship but also a stunning example of Georgian design, making it an ideal piece for any refined interior.

fig 2. An 18th-century mahogany library table featuring a black leather top insert, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned, fluted legs on brass castors.
fig 2. 18th Century Mahogany Partners Library Table Stamped W. Priest

W. Priest is well known as an auctioneer, appraiser and retailer (active 1837-1840) whose trade label appears on furniture dating from the late 18th Century through the mid-Victorian era. Labels with the Tudor Street address describe his business as a 'Furniture Warehouse', suggesting that Priest sold furniture secondhand. It has been suggested that he is likely to have specialized in office and library furniture (C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture: 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, pp. 45-46).

Height 76cm (29.9in)

Width 168cm (66.1in)

Depth 104cm (40.9in)

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Library Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1158067
Dealers Internal Ref
1340
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany library table featuring a black leather top insert, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned, fluted legs on brass castors.

18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY PARTNERS LIBRARY TABLE STAMPED W. PRIEST

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany library table featuring a black leather top insert, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned, fluted legs on brass castors. View II
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An 18th-century mahogany library table featuring a black leather top insert, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned, fluted legs on brass castors.
18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY PARTNERS LIBRARY TABLE STAMPED W. PRIEST
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A partners library table is a substantial writing desk designed in the eighteenth century to accommodate two people working opposite one another. These tables commonly feature drawers or faux drawers on both sides and a leather-inset writing top.

Georgian library tables were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often incorporating secondary woods like oak or pine for drawer linings. Writing surfaces were usually lined with gold-tooled leather, complemented by cast brass handles and castors.

Authentic pieces display hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period-correct wear on brass castors, and natural oxidisation on the timber underside. Stamped maker marks, such as those from documented cabinetmakers like W. Priest, further verify provenance and age.

Place the table as a central focal point in a home office, study, or open-plan living area. Pair it with modern leather seating or a sleek desk lamp to create a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to the mahogany timber along the grain to preserve its finish. Clean the leather surface with a soft, dry cloth and apply a dedicated leather conditioner periodically to prevent drying or cracking.
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