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Apprentice Piece Mahogany Leather Top Desk.
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Apprentice Piece Mahogany Leather Top Desk.

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 February 2026 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Description

Small Mahogany leather top desk probably an apprentice piece.

Leather top, 6 drawers, carved apron & frieze & fine legs with ball & claw feet.

H: 2 1/2"

W: 5 1/4"

D: 3 1/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Mahogany Apprentice Desk to the 1910s.

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SA1168108
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Description
Small Mahogany leather top desk probably an apprentice piece.

Leather top, 6 drawers, carved apron & frieze & fine legs with ball & claw feet.

H: 2 1/2"

W: 5 1/4"

D: 3 1/4"

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Mahogany Apprentice Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168108
Dealers Internal Ref
heath44
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Apprentice Piece Mahogany Leather Top Desk.

Archive II A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs. View VI
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 4,478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs.
Apprentice Piece Mahogany Leather Top Desk.
Ref: SA1168108
A miniature mahogany apprentice desk featuring a leather-inset top, three small drawers with metal ring pulls, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Leather insert, Metal ring pulls, Carved frieze
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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An apprentice piece, often referred to as a journeyman piece, was a miniature item created by a woodworker to demonstrate mastery of their craft before being admitted to a trade guild.

These items were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently featuring leather writing inserts and cast metal hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional joinery techniques, timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetails, and the natural patina developed on the wood and metal over centuries.

It functions effectively as a focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a dedicated study, contrasting against clean, modern architectural lines.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding liquid polishes.
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