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Regency Rosewood & Ormolu Book Carrier, Early 19th Century
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Regency Rosewood & Ormolu Book Carrier, Early 19th Century

19th century
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A Charming And Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Desk Top Book Carrier, Having Superbly Figured Rectangular Base, Surrounded On Three Sides By Very Attractive Pierced Ormolu Gallery Of Gothic Trellis Design, The Two Ends Surmounted By Elegant Scrolling Supports Incorporating Carrying Handles.

The combination of beautifully figured rosewood and finely worked ormolu makes this a particularly attractive example, with the unusual Gothic inspired gallery adding considerably to its decorative appeal. Designed originally for keeping books neatly organised and close to hand, whilst allowing them to be carried conveniently from one place to another, it remains an extremely practical and decorative accessory for a desk, library table or occasional table.

The rosewood retains a lovely rich colour and surface, with the usual old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections associated with age and use, all blending in nicely. The ormolu also retains an attractive mellow colour and patination.

The piece has been attended to in our workshops by our skilled traditional antique furniture restorers, receiving an appropriate natural wax polish, and is now ready to place in the home.

Circa 1820.

Height 7in.

Width 23in. 

Depth 9in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Book Carrier to the 19th Century.

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SA1242029
Dealers Internal Reference
10017
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Description
A Charming And Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Desk Top Book Carrier, Having Superbly Figured Rectangular Base, Surrounded On Three Sides By Very Attractive Pierced Ormolu Gallery Of Gothic Trellis Design, The Two Ends Surmounted By Elegant Scrolling Supports Incorporating Carrying Handles.
fig 1. A rectangular rosewood desk tray with a polished grain surface, featuring decorative pointed brass gallery borders and arched carrying handles at each end.
fig 1. Regency Rosewood & Ormolu Book Carrier, Early 19th Century

The combination of beautifully figured rosewood and finely worked ormolu makes this a particularly attractive example, with the unusual Gothic inspired gallery adding considerably to its decorative appeal. Designed originally for keeping books neatly organised and close to hand, whilst allowing them to be carried conveniently from one place to another, it remains an extremely practical and decorative accessory for a desk, library table or occasional table.

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The rosewood retains a lovely rich colour and surface, with the usual old marks, scuffs and minor imperfections associated with age and use, all blending in nicely.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

The ormolu also retains an attractive mellow colour and patination.

fig 2. A rectangular rosewood desk tray with a polished grain surface, featuring decorative pointed brass gallery borders and arched carrying handles at each end.
fig 2. Regency Rosewood & Ormolu Book Carrier, Early 19th Century

The piece has been attended to in our workshops by our skilled traditional antique furniture restorers, receiving an appropriate natural wax polish, and is now ready to place in the home.

Circa 1820.

Height 7in.

Width 23in. 

Depth 9in.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Book Carrier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242029
Dealers Internal Ref
10017
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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Trade Associations

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I A rectangular rosewood desk tray with a polished grain surface, featuring decorative pointed brass gallery borders and arched carrying handles at each end.

Regency Rosewood & Ormolu Book Carrier, Early 19th Century

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ss
Verified Since Sep 2007
Items For Sale 292
Items Sold 12
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A rectangular rosewood desk tray with a polished grain surface, featuring decorative pointed brass gallery borders and arched carrying handles at each end.
Regency Rosewood & Ormolu Book Carrier, Early 19th Century
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A rectangular rosewood desk tray with a polished grain surface, featuring decorative pointed brass gallery borders and arched carrying handles at each end.
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  • ObjectBook Carrier
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsPointed arch gallery, Latticework rails, Arched loop handles, Flame rosewood veneer
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Regency period desk accessories from the early 19th century feature classical proportions, figure-rich wood veneers such as rosewood, and decorative gilt-bronze or brass mounts known as ormolu. These functional items were designed for libraries and private studies, reflecting the literary culture of the era.

Traditional Regency book carriers were constructed using solid timber bases veneered with highly figured woods such as Brazilian rosewood or mahogany. The metalwork typically consisted of cast brass or fire-gilt bronze gallery rails and handles, assembled with recessed screws.

Authentic early 19th-century pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-sawn veneers, natural oxidisation on original brass fittings, and slight wood movement over time. Authentic ormolu from this era displays a soft, aged finish rather than uniform bright modern gilding.

A Regency book carrier functions as a focal point on an office desk, console table, or coffee table to store bound volumes, stationery, or books. Its warm timber tones and metallic gallery contrast effectively with contemporary surfaces.

Dust the rosewood regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Avoid harsh liquid cleaners on the brass or ormolu mounts, gently wiping metal components with a soft dry brush to preserve the historic patina.
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