Unusual George III Writing Desk Compendium

Name: Unusual George III Writing Desk Compendium
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA601878
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A most unusual, interesting and rare George III WRITING COMPENDIUM in fine original condition.

The lower drawer with its brass "Swan-neck" handle, pulls out to open the "tambour" top which reveals the full set of original writing fittings including: pair of ink bottles; sander; two engraved glass seals and pair of candle-holders etc. The top opens to show the baize-lined writing surface, whilst there are two small drawers to the fitted interior and twin brass "Swan-Neck" carrying handles to both sides.

An intriguing and useful Writing Compendium (or small desk) of a model we have not seen before. 20ins wide; 12ins deep; 9ins high max. (51 x 30.5 x 23cms)

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

30.5cm (12.01")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA601878

Dealers Internal Reference

1934

Dealers Notes

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Description

A most unusual, interesting and rare George III WRITING COMPENDIUM in fine original condition.

The lower drawer with its brass "Swan-neck" handle, pulls out to open the "tambour" top which reveals the full set of original writing fittings including: pair of ink bottles; sander; two engraved glass seals and pair of candle-holders etc.

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The top opens to show the baize-lined writing surface, whilst there are two small drawers to the fitted interior and twin brass "Swan-Neck" carrying handles to both sides.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

An intriguing and useful Writing Compendium (or small desk) of a model we have not seen before. 20ins wide; 12ins deep; 9ins high max. (51 x 30.5 x 23cms)