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A George II Walnut Escritoire / Seretaire / Desk
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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A George II Walnut Escritoire / Seretaire / Desk

18th century
Description

A superb George II walnut & feather-banded escritoire, Two drawers above a fold-down desktop revealing a fully fitted interior and inner interior, raised on a two-drawer table stand,

Condition. Very good throughout. We have the 2 handles missing on images, They were in the drawers when photo's were taken. Now refitted.

Size; 48.8ins. (124cms.) wide (overall).

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this George II Walnut Escritoire to the 18th Century.

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SA682266
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Description
A superb George II walnut & feather-banded escritoire, Two drawers above a fold-down desktop revealing a fully fitted interior and inner interior, raised on a two-drawer table stand,

Condition. Very good throughout. We have the 2 handles missing on images, They were in the drawers when photo's were taken. Now refitted.

Size; 48.8ins. (124cms.) wide (overall).

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this George II Walnut Escritoire to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA682266
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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A George II walnut escritoire desk featuring an upper cabinet with pigeonholes and small drawers above a writing table base with brass handles.
A George II Walnut Escritoire / Seretaire / Desk
Ref: SA682266
A George II walnut escritoire desk featuring an upper cabinet with pigeonholes and small drawers above a writing table base with brass handles.
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A George II escritoire is an 18th-century English writing cabinet produced during the reign of King George II (17271760). Characterised by a drop-front or fall-front writing surface, it encloses an arrangement of small drawers, secret compartments, and pigeonholes designed for correspondence.

These cabinets were typically constructed with a solid oak or pine carcass veneered in figurate walnut, such as burr or feathered walnut. Hardware generally consisted of hand-cast brass drop handles, backplates, and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and evidence of hand-planing on the back panel. The walnut veneers often show natural ageing, subtle contraction cracks, and original brass fittings with period-appropriate fixing methods.

Position the escritoire as a focal point against a neutral or deep-toned wall in a study or living area. Balance its historical weight by pairing it with clean-lined modern lighting, abstract artwork, and contemporary seating.

Maintain the finish by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or fading.
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