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George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk

18th century
Description

A George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk, the slant top with a removable book ledge and opening on an interior fitted with 6 small drawers and an arrangement of pigeon holes, the whole raised on square, tapered legs.

Circa 1790

H:35.5”, 90 cms, W:32.8”, 83 cms, D:23”, 58.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tally Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA666520
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10869
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Description
A George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk, the slant top with a removable book ledge and opening on an interior fitted with 6 small drawers and an arrangement of pigeon holes, the whole raised on square, tapered legs.

Circa 1790

H:35.5”, 90 cms, W:32.8”, 83 cms, D:23”, 58.5 cms.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tally Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA666520
Dealers Internal Ref
10869
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A George III mahogany tally desk featuring a slanted writing surface, a single drawer with a brass keyhole, and four tapered square legs.

George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk

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OX28 6BU
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A George III mahogany tally desk featuring a slanted writing surface, a single drawer with a brass keyhole, and four tapered square legs.
George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk
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A George III mahogany tally desk featuring a slanted writing surface, a single drawer with a brass keyhole, and four tapered square legs.
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A George III tally desk is an 18th-century writing table featuring a sloped surface designed for record-keeping or writing, produced during the reign of King George III in Great Britain.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, using dovetail joints and brass fittings alongside secondary woods like pine or oak for interior construction.

Authentic examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass keyhole escutcheons, square tapered legs, and natural timber patination consistent with late 18th-century manufacturing.

A tally desk functions effectively as a compact laptop station in an office alcove, a hall console table, or a accent piece in a contemporary living space.

Position the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or fading, and clean the wood regularly with a dry cloth and high-grade beeswax polish.
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