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Antique Inlaid Desk
Carradale Farm Antiques
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650

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Antique Inlaid Desk

19th century
Description

This inlaid writing desk has a super struckture with 4 drawers and brass galleries over inset red leather, the base has 1 central drawer flanked by 2 banks of 3 drawers and stands on square tappered legs

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Writing Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1158843
Dealers Internal Reference
SA3245
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Description
This inlaid writing desk has a super struckture with 4 drawers and brass galleries over inset red leather, the base has 1 central drawer flanked by 2 banks of 3 drawers and stands on square tappered legs
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158843
Dealers Internal Ref
SA3245
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring intricate floral marquetry, a red gilt-tooled leather writing surface, a raised superstructure with drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring intricate floral marquetry, a red gilt-tooled leather writing surface, a raised superstructure with drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.

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Carradale Farm Antiques
Telephone 01392 447082
Location
The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carradale
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring intricate floral marquetry, a red gilt-tooled leather writing surface, a raised superstructure with drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.
Antique inlaid desk
Ref: SA1158843
An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring intricate floral marquetry, a red gilt-tooled leather writing surface, a raised superstructure with drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.
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An Edwardian inlaid writing desk is an early 20th-century piece of study furniture characterised by light timber proportions, intricate wood marquetry or stringing, and functional writing surfaces often featuring leather inserts and raised drawer galleries.

These pieces typically utilise fine mahogany, satinwood, or rosewood veneers inlaid with scrollwork or floral marquetry. Drawer construction frequently features hand-cut dovetails, brass gallery rails, castors, and gold-leaf embossed leather writing pads.

Authentic period desks show natural timber shrinkage, slight irregularities in hand-cut marquetry veneers, aged brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and original drawer linings that display historical wear consistent with age.

Position the desk as a focal feature in a study, dressing room, or living room alcove paired with modern statement lighting and contemporary artwork to create a balanced contrast between antique craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to protect the veneer. Preserve the inset leather surface using a specialised leather cream, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight exposure.
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