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Victorian Mahogany Partners Writing Table
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Victorian Mahogany Partners Writing Table

19th century
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A fine Victorian mahogany partner's writing table of elegant proportions, raised upon ring-turned legs terminating in the original brass casters. The upper sections of the legs are beautifully enriched with finely carved decoration, showcasing the quality craftsmanship synonymous with the Victorian period.

The table is fitted with four mahogany-lined drawers, arranged as two to each side, making it an ideal free-standing partner's desk. Each drawer retains its original turned mahogany knobs, while one drawer bears the original trade label for C.G. Freeman's, 37 London Street, Norwich, adding both provenance and historical interest.

The rectangular top is inset with a replacement green leather writing surface, finished with traditional hand-applied gilt and blind tooling, providing an attractive and practical workspace.

Presented in good condition throughout, this handsome Victorian partner's writing table combines functionality, quality craftsmanship, and timeless style, making it an excellent addition to a study, library, or office.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 48" (122cm)

Depth 38" (96cm)

Kneehole 24" (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09716792
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Turned legs with lobed carving: mid-Victorian cabinetmaking.
Mahogany drawer linings with fitted compartments: quality mid-19th-century joinery.
Turned wooden knobs with brass thread escutcheons: original drawer furniture.
Brass socket cup casters: typical mid-to-late 19th-century hardware.
Mellow colour and honest surface wear: natural aging across many decades.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
96cm (37.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245256
Dealers Internal Reference
PP120-22
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Description
A fine Victorian mahogany partner's writing table of elegant proportions, raised upon ring-turned legs terminating in the original brass casters.
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The upper sections of the legs are beautifully enriched with finely carved decoration, showcasing the quality craftsmanship synonymous with the Victorian period.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and carved turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Partners Writing Table

The table is fitted with four mahogany-lined drawers, arranged as two to each side, making it an ideal free-standing partner's desk. Each drawer retains its original turned mahogany knobs, while one drawer bears the original trade label for C.G. Freeman's, 37 London Street, Norwich, adding both provenance and historical interest.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and carved turned legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Partners Writing Table

The rectangular top is inset with a replacement green leather writing surface, finished with traditional hand-applied gilt and blind tooling, providing an attractive and practical workspace.

Presented in good condition throughout, this handsome Victorian partner's writing table combines functionality, quality craftsmanship, and timeless style, making it an excellent addition to a study, library, or office.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 48" (122cm)

Depth 38" (96cm)

Kneehole 24" (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09716792
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Turned legs with lobed carving: mid-Victorian cabinetmaking.
Mahogany drawer linings with fitted compartments: quality mid-19th-century joinery.
Turned wooden knobs with brass thread escutcheons: original drawer furniture.
Brass socket cup casters: typical mid-to-late 19th-century hardware.
Mellow colour and honest surface wear: natural aging across many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
96cm (37.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245256
Dealers Internal Ref
PP120-22
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and carved turned legs on brass castors.

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A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and carved turned legs on brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Partners Writing Table
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Leather inset top, Brass castors, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 96 cm (38 in)

Designed during the 19th century, a partners writing table features drawers on opposing sides to allow two individuals to work facing each other simultaneously.

These tables are constructed primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, frequently incorporating hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass castors, and dovetail-jointed drawers.

Authentic Victorian tables feature hand-turned or carved legs, original brass castors, hand-cut dovetail joints on frieze drawers, and natural age-related patina across the wood and leather.

Position the table centrally in a home office or study, pairing it with a contemporary neutral desk chair and minimalist lighting to create a balanced contrast.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax polish annually along the grain, and clean the leather inset with a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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