22,459  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA283735
FOR SALE
£5,200
Email
Save
Very Fine Mahogany Pedestal Desk Stamped for James Winter & Sons
Shackladys Antiques
for sale €6,084     $6,604
£5,200
Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • Trade Associations
    Shackladys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 
Relevant Links
Id #SA283735
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Very Fine Mahogany Pedestal Desk Stamped for James Winter & Sons

19th century
Description

mahogany pedestal desk the inset burgundy tooled leather writing surface, above three moulded frame frieze drawers with fluted knobs, each pedestal fitted with three similar drawers to each the panelled back and sides all raised up on plinth base

Dimensions

Height 29.5 Inches

Width 54 Inches

Depth 32 Inches

Provenance: James Winter and Sons

The business commenced at 101 Wardour Street in 1823, and, after 1840, moving to 151/153/155 Wardour Street. The ‘James Winter’ label describes themselves as ‘Brokers, Appraisers & Undertakers, Dealer in Second Hand Household Furniture’. A trade card, recently found, notes ‘A Liberal Price for Second Hand Furniture in Large or Small Quantities’. They offered the service ‘Rents Collected & Legally Recovered’. Much of the furniture stamped by the company is of the very highest quality. (c.f. Marked London Furniture 1700-1840’ by Christopher Gilbert, published by the Furniture History Society). The company closed in 1870.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.9301cm (29.50")
Width
137.1603cm (54.00")
Depth
81.2802cm (32.00")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA283735
Dealers Notes

Delivery Information

At Shackladys Antiques, we want your experience to be as enjoyable and as easy as possible. We want to give you all the information you need throughout the order process, and because we care about our customers and the service they expect, you can rely on us to keep you informed every step of the way.

Paying for your order should be as easy as possible; we accept all major credit cards and debit cards or by bank transfer.

We are extremely proud of our Delivery Service, offering either a Postage service for smaller items, or a Premier Two-Man Delivery Service for larger pieces. Each item has a set price for delivery this is for mainland U.K only delivery charges range from £20 - £120

Our opening hours are by appointment only

Description
Mahogany pedestal desk the inset burgundy tooled leather writing surface, above three moulded frame frieze drawers with fluted knobs, each pedestal fitted with three similar drawers to each the panelled back and sides all raised up on plinth base
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases.
fig 1. Very Fine Mahogany Pedestal Desk Stamped for James Winter & Sons

Dimensions

Height 29.5 Inches

Width 54 Inches

Depth 32 Inches

Provenance: James Winter and Sons

The business commenced at 101 Wardour Street in 1823, and, after 1840, moving to 151/153/155 Wardour Street.
Shackladys Antiques

The ‘James Winter’ label describes themselves as ‘Brokers, Appraisers & Undertakers, Dealer in Second Hand Household Furniture’. A trade card, recently found, notes ‘A Liberal Price for Second Hand Furniture in Large or Small Quantities’. They offered the service ‘Rents Collected & Legally Recovered’. Much of the furniture stamped by the company is of the very highest quality. (c.f. Marked London Furniture 1700-1840’ by Christopher Gilbert, published by the Furniture History Society). The company closed in 1870.

Height
74.9301cm (29.50")
Width
137.1603cm (54.00")
Depth
81.2802cm (32.00")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA283735
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Shackladys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Shackladys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases.
1 / 7
Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases.

Very Fine Mahogany Pedestal Desk Stamped for James Winter & Sons

Archive II A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases.
Archive V A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases. View V
Archive VI A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases. View VII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 744
Items Sold 3,464
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
Verified
Jan 2010
For Sale
744
Sold
3,464
A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases.
Very Fine mahogany pedestal desk stamped for James Winter & Sons
Ref: SA283735
A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a red leather inset top, and panelled sides resting on plinth bases.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Scale Reference
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A pedestal desk typically consists of a flat top resting upon two free-standing pedestals containing fitted drawers, providing balanced storage and a central kneehole for seating. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century Britain, these desks became standard fixtures in professional offices and grand residential libraries.

High-grade mahogany, walnut, and oak were primary cabinet woods, valued for their durability and rich grain patterns. Writing surfaces were frequently inset with gold-tooled animal leather, and drawer linings were constructed using fine pine, oak, or mahogany with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass locks, and castors hidden within the plinth bases or beneath turned feet. Maker stamps or stamped brass locks from notable cabinetmakers, such as James Winter & Sons, are often found along drawer edges or backboards.

Position the desk floating in the centre of a home office or study to showcase its panelled back and sides rather than pushing it against a wall. Pair it with a contrasting contemporary desk chair or a classic leather armchair, accessorising with modern task lighting and minimal brass accessories.

Keep the timber hydrated by applying high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding silicone-based sprays. Preserve the leather writing surface by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying specialised leather conditioner to prevent cracking or drying caused by direct sunlight.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories