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Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster
Moxhams Antiques
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Moxhams Antiques

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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

19th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

An exceptional mid-nineteenth century pedestal desk in figured mahogany; the front with blind pilasters and the mahogany lined drawers hung with fine cast loop handles; the top fitted with slides; the back with cupboards and bookshelves; dismantles into several sections. The desk has plenty of room in the kneehole and is comfortable to sit at.

Maker: in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster

circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA669356
Dealers Internal Reference
S982
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
An exceptional mid-nineteenth century pedestal desk in figured mahogany; the front with blind pilasters and the mahogany lined drawers hung with fine cast loop handles; the top fitted with slides; the back with cupboards and bookshelves; dismantles into several sections. The desk has plenty of room in the kneehole and is comfortable to sit at.

Maker: in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster

circa 1840

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA669356
Dealers Internal Ref
S982
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base.
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Archive I A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base.

Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

Archive II A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View II
Archive III A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View IV
Archive V A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View V
Archive VI A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base. View VIII
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Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
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Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
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A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base.
Pedestal desk in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster
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A mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and twin pedestals on a plinth base.
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The pedestal desk evolved in eighteenth-century Britain from the earlier knees-hole writing table. Designed to provide ample storage with drawers built into two supporting columns, it became a staple of executive offices, bank boardrooms, and grand library spaces throughout the nineteenth century.

High-grade nineteenth-century pedestal desks typically feature mahogany, walnut, or oak construction, often embellished with flame mahogany veneers. Writing surfaces are commonly lined with gilded leather inserts, and internal drawer linings are usually executed in solid oak or pine with hand-cut dovetails.

Authentic period pedestal desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and timber drawer bottoms with age-appropriate shrinkage. Cabinetmakers such as Gillows of Lancaster frequently stamped drawer edges or lock plates with maker marks or serial numbers.

An antique pedestal desk anchors a dedicated home office or library when paired with contemporary lighting, a modern leather swivel chair, and minimalist art. Placing the desk centrally in a room rather than against a wall highlights its architectural proportions and finished panelling.

Maintain the mahogany woodwork by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the wood grain. Protect the leather inset with specialised leather cream, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and position the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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