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Large George III Oak Clerks Desk
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Large George III Oak Clerks Desk

19th century
Description

A fine George III oak clerks desk.

Constructed in oak with 4 full depth drawers each with the original 'Unpickable' Bramah locks, 124 Piccadilly - London.

Raised on 4 tall chamfered legs and brass casters, joined by turned stretchers an a shaped bottom tier. The side shelves drop down when not required for use.

The underside has the ink mark ST,JS maybe referring to St James's London.

Possibly used in a Gentleman's club in the area perhaps?

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Oak Clerk Desk to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210572
Dealers Internal Reference
1640
Description
A fine George III oak clerks desk.
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Constructed in oak with 4 full depth drawers each with the original 'Unpickable' Bramah locks, 124 Piccadilly - London.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Raised on 4 tall chamfered legs and brass casters, joined by turned stretchers an a shaped bottom tier. The side shelves drop down when not required for use.

The underside has the ink mark ST,JS maybe referring to St James's London.

Possibly used in a Gentleman's club in the area perhaps?

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Oak Clerk Desk to the 1800s.

Height
136cm (53.54")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210572
Dealers Internal Ref
1640
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors.
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Archive I A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors.

Large George III Oak Clerks Desk

Archive II A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View II
Archive III A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors. View VIII
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West Yorkshire
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A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors.
Large George III Oak Clerks Desk
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A tall George III dark oak clerks desk featuring a sloped writing surface, four drawers with brass drop handles, extendable side slides, a lower shelf, and turned legs with castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloped writing surface, Brass drop handles, Turned legs, Lower tier shelf
  • SizeH 136 cm (54 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

This George III clerk's desk originates from around 1800 and adopts the style of a gentleman's library. Constructed from dark brown oak, the piece has a rectangular form standing 136 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 77 cm deep. The top section incorporates a slanted writing surface with a back rail, above four small drawers fitted with brass drop handles. Drop-down leaves extend from each side on wooden brackets. Below the drawer section, four upright turned legs with brass castors support an open lower shelf with a shaped edge and a horizontal turned stretcher running between the lower legs. In a contemporary home, this workstation suits a study, library, or home office as a compact writing desk or display table. The natural timber grain shows darker tones across the flat and sloped surfaces, while the brass hardware provides contrasting metallic details against the warm wood finish. The movable side leaves offer adjustable surface space depending on the requirements of the room, and the lower shelf provides additional storage space for books or papers.

FAQs

A Georgian clerks desk is a tall writing desk produced during the reign of King George I, II, or III, typically designed for working while standing or seated on a tall stool. Common characteristics include a sloped writing lid, interior storage compartments or drawers, and raised legs supported by lower stretchers.

18th-century standing desks were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut. Dovetailed drawer joints, brass drop handles, and hand-planed timber surfaces are typical construction elements of this period.

Authentic George III pieces exhibit period-specific craftsmanship, including hand-sawn timber marks, original brass hardware with authentic patination, hand-cut dovetail joints, and age-appropriate wear to the timber and feet.

A standing desk can serve as a focal functional workstation in a home office or act as a hallway display console. Pairing the dark timber with clean architectural lines and modern table lamps balances historical character with contemporary design.

Maintain oak surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or fading.
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