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Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
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Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
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Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany writing desk having a quality mahogany lift up writing/reading surface opening to reveal pigeons holes and a storage space, military brass carrying handles to the sides above one long drawer with a military brass handle standing on square chamfered legs

A charming example which can be lifted from the stand to use on a desktop if desired

Dimensions:

Height 89 cm (35.04 in)

Width 69 cm (27.16 in)

Depth 69 cm (27.16 in)

To Desk top front 77 cm (30.331 in)

Dated 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197951
Dealers Internal Reference
2517
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Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany writing desk having a quality mahogany lift up writing/reading surface opening to reveal pigeons holes and a storage space, military brass carrying handles to the sides above one long drawer with a military brass handle standing on square chamfered legs
fig 1. A George III mahogany slant-top writing desk with a front book rest, single drawer with a brass handle, and four straight legs.
fig 1. Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

A charming example which can be lifted from the stand to use on a desktop if desired

Dimensions:

Height 89 cm (35.04 in)

Width 69 cm (27.16 in)

Depth 69 cm (27.16 in)

To Desk top front 77 cm (30.331 in)

Dated 1800

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197951
Dealers Internal Ref
2517
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A George III mahogany slant-top writing desk with a front book rest, single drawer with a brass handle, and four straight legs.

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

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A George III mahogany slant-top writing desk with a front book rest, single drawer with a brass handle, and four straight legs.
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
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A George III mahogany slant-top writing desk with a front book rest, single drawer with a brass handle, and four straight legs.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A George III writing desk is an English furniture piece dating from the reign of King George III (17601820). These desks were designed specifically for writing and reading, characterized by clean lines, classical proportions, and the prominent use of mahogany timber.

Georgian cabinetmakers typically utilised solid mahogany and high-grade mahogany veneers. Construction methods featured hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and secondary woods such as oak or pine for internal drawer linings.

Authentic pieces display period-correct signs of age, such as hand-cut drawer dovetails, original cast brass fittings, irregular saw marks on unpolished undersides, and natural shrinkage cracks in the wood.

A Georgian desk can serve as a functional focal point in a home office or living room, paired with a modern desk chair or minimalist table lamp to create a balanced contrast between historical and contemporary elements.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and finish degradation.
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