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Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800
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Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table

19th century
Description

Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table

A Small 19th Century English Burr Yew Writing Table.

This is a rare and functional antique, likely made by Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill. A pull-out reading and writing surface sits inside the top drawer. The drawer includes dedicated spaces for inkwells and pens and there are two unique, fold-out side flaps to hold candles. The lower tier is curved to offer extra legroom. The slim, tapered legs have their original castors. The piece features beautifully aged, high-quality wood veneer.

H 78cm x W 58cm x D 42cm


H 30¾” x W 22¾ ” x D 16½”

(#4073)

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Burr Yew Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228110
Dealers Internal Reference
4073
Description
Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table

A Small 19th Century English Burr Yew Writing Table.

This is a rare and functional antique, likely made by Wilkinson of Ludgate Hill. A pull-out reading and writing surface sits inside the top drawer.

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The drawer includes dedicated spaces for inkwells and pens and there are two unique, fold-out side flaps to hold candles.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The lower tier is curved to offer extra legroom. The slim, tapered legs have their original castors. The piece features beautifully aged, high-quality wood veneer.

H 78cm x W 58cm x D 42cm


H 30¾” x W 22¾ ” x D 16½”

(#4073)

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Burr Yew Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228110
Dealers Internal Ref
4073
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd Profile Page

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Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table

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Archive V A small 19th-century burr yew wood writing table featuring a single drawer, two pull-out side slides, a lower undershelf, inlaid stringing, tapered legs, and brass casters. View V
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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A small 19th-century burr yew wood writing table featuring a single drawer, two pull-out side slides, a lower undershelf, inlaid stringing, tapered legs, and brass casters.
Small 19th Century Burr Yew Wood Writing Table
Ref: SA1228110
A small 19th-century burr yew wood writing table featuring a single drawer, two pull-out side slides, a lower undershelf, inlaid stringing, tapered legs, and brass casters.
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A 19th-century burr yew writing table is a compact piece of English furniture crafted using highly figured yew veneer, designed for correspondence or lightweight work in period drawing rooms or libraries.

These tables were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or pine, overlaid with rare veneers like burr yew, featuring boxwood inlay, brass drawer handles, and brass casters.

Authentic pieces display fine hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer, natural grain irregularities in the burr veneer, original brass fittings, and historical wear along the drawer runners and leg bases.

Position the table beside a sofa as an occasional table, place it in an alcove with a contemporary desk lamp, or use it as a compact hallway console.

Protect the veneer by avoiding direct sunlight and radiators, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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