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A Very Rare Mahogany Desk by James Mein of Kelso
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A Very Rare Mahogany Desk by James Mein of Kelso

19th century
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Circa 1820. A rare and unusual labelled mahogany desk by ‘James Mein of Kelso,’ the tall back with 3 shelves, the top has a ¾ shaped gallery, each tier supported on turned balustrades with a solid mahogany polished back, the writing surface with side shaped gallery with scrolling, the front with one short drawer flanked by a pair of deeper drawers, the right-hand drawer with the trade, the table rests on four classic ‘Mein of Kelso’ legs with foliate carved caps and bases, turned, fluted and tapering, with a brass cup and castors beneath.

James Mein of Kelso had amongst his clients, The Duke of Roxburgh, and supplied furniture to the Duke for his home at Floors Castle Kelso.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1232202
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35808
Description
Circa 1820. A rare and unusual labelled mahogany desk by ‘James Mein of Kelso,’ the tall back with 3 shelves, the top has a ¾ shaped gallery, each tier supported on turned balustrades with a solid mahogany polished back, the writing surface with side shaped gallery with scrolling, the front with one short drawer flanked by a pair of deeper drawers, the right-hand drawer with the trade, the table rests on four classic ‘Mein of Kelso’ legs with foliate carved caps and bases, turned, fluted and tapering, with a brass cup and castors beneath.
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James Mein of Kelso had amongst his clients, The Duke of Roxburgh, and supplied furniture to the Duke for his home at Floors Castle Kelso.
Georgian Antiques
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232202
Dealers Internal Ref
35808
Georgian Antiques
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A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors.

A Very Rare Mahogany Desk by James Mein of Kelso

Archive II A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors. View VIII
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A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors.
A Very Rare Mahogany Desk by James Mein of Kelso
Ref: SA1232202
A Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a tiered shelving gallery, three frieze drawers, fluted reeded legs, and brass castors.
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Regency writing desks typically feature refined classical proportions, reeded or fluted legs, brass castors, and rich timbers such as mahogany or rosewood.

Craftsmen utilised hand-cut dovetail joints for drawer construction, solid mahogany frames, brass castors, and turned wooden uprights for supporting superstructure shelves.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn drawer linings, period-appropriate brass castors, natural timber shrinkage on rear boards, and occasionally stamped maker marks or paper labels inside drawer carcasses.

Position the desk against a neutral wall to emphasize the dark timber grain, and pair it with a modern task light and contemporary upholstered chair for a balanced aesthetic.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, ensuring the piece remains away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration.
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