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Escritoire.

19th century
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Description

Compact French mahogany escritoire with brass embellishment 1820s

In excellent condition having benefited from light repairs with revived

original finish throughout.

H143cm W70cm DS44cm writing surface height 78cm.

£1265

A pre-delivery inspection, pre delivery clean and wax will be undertaken to ensure this

piece arrives to you at its very best. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss t

his item please call me Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

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A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the 19th Century.

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Description
Compact French mahogany escritoire with brass embellishment 1820s

In excellent condition having benefited from light repairs with revived

original finish throughout.

H143cm W70cm DS44cm writing surface height 78cm.

fig 1. An antique mahogany escritoire featuring brass string inlay, a top drawer, a fall-front writing panel, and a two-door lower cupboard raised on tapered legs.
fig 1. Escritoire.

£1265

A pre-delivery inspection, pre delivery clean and wax will be undertaken to ensure this

piece arrives to you at its very best. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss t

his item please call me Stephen Alexander on +44 (0) 7525 494 275.

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A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Escritoire Desk to the 19th Century.

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Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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An escritoire is a specialised type of writing desk featuring a drop-down or fall-front panel that opens to reveal a writing surface and concealed small drawers or pigeonholes. Popularised in Western Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these tall cabinets served both as secure storage for correspondence and as compact workstations.

Fine escritoires were typically constructed using durable hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame or burr veneers for decorative effect. Metal accoutrements, such as brass stringing, lock escutcheons, and ornate drawer pulls, were frequently integrated to enhance structural seams and aesthetic detail.

Authentic period pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, original steel or iron lock mechanisms, and hand-sawn wood backings. Inspecting the underside and inner compartments for natural age-related timber shrinkage, historic patination, and period brass hardware helps distinguish genuine antiques from later reproductions.

Position an escritoire in a home office, library, or hallway where its vertical proportion maximises floor space while serving as a focal point. Combining dark wood cabinet furniture with neutral wall tones, abstract artwork, or modern brass lighting balances classic craftsmanship with contemporary interior aesthetics.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent wood movement, veneer lifting, or finish fading. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and an annual application of high-grade beeswax will preserve the timber moisture and natural surface lustre.
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