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Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium Table
For sale by W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium Table

19th century
Description

No: 11269

A delightful and rare Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium table, the table with rounded hinged ends, one fitted for inks and quills surmounted by pierced galleries with brass inlaid decoration, the centre with an easel support and removable book rest, frieze drawer and work box beneath, with end supports united by a turned stretcher and sabred legs terminating in detailed brass feet and castors, the adjustable reading slope with ratchet support.

Circa 1810 Price :£ 3,750.

Height:29½”,(75 cm), Width:33½”,(85 cm)

Depth:18”,(46 cm)

Attributed to J McLean and Son, Mary-le-bone street, London. McLean is well recorded and illustrated in Christopher Gilbert's "Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700 - 1840" and is described as eminent. This is typical of his work and a comparable work table is illustrated in Thomas Sheraton's "Cabinet Dictionary" of 1803 where it is said "The design was taken from one executed by Mr. McLean ... who finishes these small articles in the neatest manner."

(fig 594).

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Work Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1238390
Dealers Internal Reference
11269
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Description
No: 11269

A delightful and rare Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium table, the table with rounded hinged ends, one fitted for inks and quills surmounted by pierced galleries with brass inlaid decoration, the centre with an easel support and removable book rest, frieze drawer and work box beneath, with end supports united by a turned stretcher and sabred legs terminating in detailed brass feet and castors, the adjustable reading slope with ratchet support.

fig 1. A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors.
fig 1. Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium Table

Circa 1810 Price :£ 3,750.

Height:29½”,(75 cm), Width:33½”,(85 cm)

Depth:18”,(46 cm)

Attributed to J McLean and Son, Mary-le-bone street, London.

“
McLean is well recorded and illustrated in Christopher Gilbert's "Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700 - 1840" and is described as eminent.
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

This is typical of his work and a comparable work table is illustrated in Thomas Sheraton's "Cabinet Dictionary" of 1803 where it is said "The design was taken from one executed by Mr. McLean ... who finishes these small articles in the neatest manner."

(fig 594).

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Work Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238390
Dealers Internal Ref
11269
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors.
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Archive I A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors.

Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium Table

Archive II A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors. View VI
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
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Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors.
Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Lady’s Compendium table
Ref: SA1238390
A Regency rosewood compendium table with brass stringing inlay, a single drawer, a pleated yellow silk basket underneath, and splayed legs ending in brass castors.
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  • ObjectWork Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Silk
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass inlaid stringing, Pleated silk basket, Turned stretcher, Splayed legs with castors
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Regency period lady's compendium table dates from the 19th century and is made of dark brown rosewood with brass inlaid stringing and detailed brass feet. The piece includes rounded hinged ends with pierced brass galleries, a single frieze drawer, a pleated yellow silk work basket suspended underneath, an adjustable reading slope with a ratchet support, an easel support, and a removable book rest, all set between end supports united by a turned stretcher and splayed legs with castors. The item measures 75 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. In a modern home, this versatile work table serves as an elegant writing desk or side table in a living room, study, or hallway. The compact dimensions allow it to sit comfortably against a wall or in an empty corner while providing functional storage and a convenient surface for daily tasks.

FAQs

A Regency compendium table is a specialised piece of English multi-functional furniture introduced in the early nineteenth century. Designed primarily for women, it typically combines a writing surface, drawers for stationery, and a fabric-lined pouch or basket underneath for needlework materials.

Pieces from this period were commonly constructed from dark hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, decorated with brass inlay or stringing. The lower storage element usually features pleated silk or satin stretched over a light wooden frame.

Authentic pieces feature construction methods characteristic of the early 1800s, including hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass castors, turned stretchers, and splayed legs. The brass inlay should be flush with the veneer, and any silk fabric should show signs of age or period-appropriate restoration.

These compact tables serve effectively as occasional side tables, hall accents, or quiet reading nook desks. Position the table near natural light or paired with a classic armchair to highlight the wood grain and brass details.

Keep the wood hydrated with periodic applications of beeswax, avoiding chemical polishes that can degrade veneers. Clean brass inlays gently with a soft cloth without lifting the metal edges, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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