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Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows
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Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have for sale today this out-standing top quality Chippendale style writing table, manufacture by the renowned top cabinet makers of Wearing & Gillow.

Dating 1920ish and all made in solid mahogany, with makers stamped into the drawer top.

Standing on these tall claw & ball legs, with deep leaf carvings, polished on all four sides and having 2 working drawers fitted with its original brass swan neck handles. A polished top with deep molded edge and no expense spared fitted with a new green leather insert, complete with gold and blind tooling.

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish and looks stunning with this rich mahogany colour (please see pictures)

This writing table is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, NO splits and NO woodworm.

Please note that this writing table is in excellent condition, ready to use, and requires NO restoration.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Mahogany Library Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA711099
Dealers Internal Reference
00278
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this out-standing top quality Chippendale style writing table, manufacture by the renowned top cabinet makers of Wearing & Gillow.

Dating 1920ish and all made in solid mahogany, with makers stamped into the drawer top.

Standing on these tall claw & ball legs, with deep leaf carvings, polished on all four sides and having 2 working drawers fitted with its original brass swan neck handles.
Brookside Antiques

A polished top with deep molded edge and no expense spared fitted with a new green leather insert, complete with gold and blind tooling.

fig 1. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish and looks stunning with this rich mahogany colour (please see pictures)

This writing table is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, NO splits and NO woodworm.

fig 2. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 2. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Please note that this writing table is in excellent condition, ready to use, and requires NO restoration.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 3. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 3. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 4. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 5. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 6. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 6. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A mahogany library writing table featuring a green leather inset top, brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 7. Desk / Library Writing Table by Gillows

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Mahogany Library Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA711099
Dealers Internal Ref
00278
Brookside Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

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A Georgian style library writing table features a broad rectangular surface, often inlaid with gilt-tooled leather, supported by carved legs such as cabriole or tapered designs, and fitted with functional drawers for stationery.

These tables were traditionally crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer linings, brass swan-neck handle pulls, and tool-embossed leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period tables display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural historical oxidisation, hand-carved detailing along the knees and feet, and secondary timbers like pine or oak inside drawer casings.

Position the writing table as a central work desk in a modern home office, paired with a contemporary task chair or structured neutral armchair to create an eclectic workspace.

Clean the timber and leather surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish to the mahogany annually, and treat the leather inset with dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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