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Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.c Vickery of London
Martlesham Antiques
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Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.c Vickery of London

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists of various writing instruments including ink wells, various compartments and a time piece, the writing slope also lifts up to reveal further storage space, the underneath of the writing slope is marked “J.C VICKERY” Standing on elegant cabriole legs. Circa 1910.

JC Vickery is a British consumer goods company founded in 1890 London. John Collard Vickery and his then partner, Arthur Thomas Hobbs, bought up the long established business of William Griggs, a stationer and bookseller at 183 Regent St in 1890. William Griggs had been at 183 Regent St as early as 1843 and in 1854 when they took over they expanded the stock to include jewellery, dressing cases, gold and silver lines. Continuing alone after 1891, Vickery extended his premises to 1900 to 179, 181 and 183 Regent St, with showrooms to the rear of 1 New Burlington Place.

22” x 21” x 31” high

56cms x 53cms x 79cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Edwardian Metamorphic Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185918
Dealers Internal Reference
3196
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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Early 20th Century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists of various writing instruments including ink wells, various compartments and a time piece, the writing slope also lifts up to reveal further storage space, the underneath of the writing slope is marked “J.C VICKERY” Standing on elegant cabriole legs. Circa 1910.

JC Vickery is a British consumer goods company founded in 1890 London.

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John Collard Vickery and his then partner, Arthur Thomas Hobbs, bought up the long established business of William Griggs, a stationer and bookseller at 183 Regent St in 1890.
Martlesham Antiques

William Griggs had been at 183 Regent St as early as 1843 and in 1854 when they took over they expanded the stock to include jewellery, dressing cases, gold and silver lines. Continuing alone after 1891, Vickery extended his premises to 1900 to 179, 181 and 183 Regent St, with showrooms to the rear of 1 New Burlington Place.

22” x 21” x 31” high

56cms x 53cms x 79cms high

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Edwardian Metamorphic Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185918
Dealers Internal Ref
3196
Martlesham Antiques
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Archive I An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY METAMORPHIC WRITING DESK BY J.C VICKERY OF LONDON

Archive II An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View XIV
Archive XV An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment. View XV
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An early 20th-century dark mahogany metamorphic writing desk featuring cabriole legs on brass castors, fold-out side panels, a central leather writing slope, and an integrated clock with stationery compartment.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY METAMORPHIC WRITING DESK BY J.C VICKERY OF LONDON
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A metamorphic writing desk is a piece of mechanical furniture constructed with hinged panels or concealed compartments that transform to reveal writing surfaces, inkwells, and stationery storage.

Desks from this period were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, complemented by brass fittings, leather writing slopes, and glass inkwells.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate construction such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass stamped makers plates or locks, hand-turned cabriole legs, and original mechanical hinges.

Compact metamorphic writing desks can be placed in a library, hallway, or quiet corner of a living room to function as a decorative accent table or functional writing space.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the finish, treat leather inserts with specialised conditioner, and position the piece away from direct heat sources.
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