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Georgian Oak Clerks Desk
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Georgian Oak Clerks Desk

18th century
Description

A charming Georgian oak clerk’s desk dating from the late 18th century. It has a sloped front with a small lip near the bottom to support papers or documents and it comes with its original working key. The top lifts up to reveal a series of small pigeon holes and 3 small drawers.

It is in good condition and has developed a wonderful rich patina over the years. There are general signs of age and use, small old knocks and marks but no major damages and the piece is strong and sturdy. The interior is generally clean and tidy and has been lined at some point. There are some signs of old woodworm in places which has all been treated as a precaution and hasn't affected the piece structurally or aesthetically. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Oak Clerks Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA1216665
Description
A charming Georgian oak clerk’s desk dating from the late 18th century.
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It has a sloped front with a small lip near the bottom to support papers or documents and it comes with its original working key.
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The top lifts up to reveal a series of small pigeon holes and 3 small drawers.

fig 1. A Georgian solid oak clerks desk featuring a hinged sloped writing top, a key with tassel inserted into the central keyhole, and four square tapered legs.
fig 1. Georgian Oak Clerks Desk

It is in good condition and has developed a wonderful rich patina over the years. There are general signs of age and use, small old knocks and marks but no major damages and the piece is strong and sturdy. The interior is generally clean and tidy and has been lined at some point. There are some signs of old woodworm in places which has all been treated as a precaution and hasn't affected the piece structurally or aesthetically. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. A Georgian solid oak clerks desk featuring a hinged sloped writing top, a key with tassel inserted into the central keyhole, and four square tapered legs.
fig 2. Georgian Oak Clerks Desk

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Oak Clerks Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA1216665
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A Georgian solid oak clerks desk featuring a hinged sloped writing top, a key with tassel inserted into the central keyhole, and four square tapered legs.
Georgian Oak Clerks Desk
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A Georgian clerks desk is an 18th- or early 19th-century writing table featuring a sloped top designed for comfortable writing and record-keeping, often incorporating internal storage beneath a hinged lid.

Desks from this era were typically constructed from solid native timber, such as English oak, utilising traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, mortise and tenon leg joins, and hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-planing on undersides, irregularities in hand-cut dovetails, period keyholes or escutcheons, and natural wear patterns corresponding to historical use.

A sloped clerks desk functions well as a compact study workspace, an entryway console table, or a dedicated writing station in a living room paired with neutral contemporary lighting.

Maintain solid oak by dusting with a soft cloth, applying high-grade beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources or high humidity.
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