Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A fine quality George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with the most unusual feature of a dog kennel to the centre fitted with a shaped shelf. It is rare to see a piece from this period with solid original walnut Carcass and drawer linings as this desk has. The Desk has wonderful colour and patina especially the top. Veneered with matched walnut and feather-banded on both the drawer fronts , top and shaped apron to the centre.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

82cm (32.28")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA667438

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A fine quality George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with the most unusual feature of a dog kennel to the centre fitted with a shaped shelf.

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It is rare to see a piece from this period with solid original walnut Carcass and drawer linings as this desk has.

Holmes Antiques

The Desk has wonderful colour and patina especially the top. Veneered with matched walnut and feather-banded on both the drawer fronts , top and shaped apron to the centre.