Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Summary:
• Item: Ladies Writing Desk
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Cabinet Maker: S & H Jewell
• Bow fronted design
• Black gold tooled leather
• Satinwood floral & string inlay to drawers and frame
• Fan marquetry inlay spandrels
• 4 working drawers
• Oak drawer linings
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Original circular brass knobs
• Tapered inlaid spade legs
• Original brass & mug castors
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent quality
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is an attractive and superb quality antique Regency style Edwardian inlaid solid mahogany, satinwood and leather bow front ladies writing desk, circa 1901 – 1910, made by the renowned cabinet makers and retailer, S & H Jewell of London.
Below, there is a bank of four hand dovetailed, oak lined drawers which feature top quality satinwood floral inlay to the drawer fronts, bounded by string inlay. The drawer fronts also feature their original circular brass knobs. The writing table also includes a kneehole, which boasts fan marquetry spandrels to either side. The table stands on elegant tapering legs, all of which are decorated with refined satinwood string inlay. The legs terminate on the original brass square collars and mug castors. This is a single piece desk, with excellent proportions.
Provenance:
S & H Jewell were fine quality cabinet makers, established in London, in 1830. They worked as a family business on their premises at 29-31 Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London, later moving to 26 Parker Street, London, W.C.2. They are recorded as having sold furniture to the Arts and Crafts home, Standen House at East Grinstead in Sussex. Aside from constructing their own furniture, they also restored earlier antiques and sold them on from their London shop.
Dimensions:
Height = 75.6cm or 29¾” or 2ft 5¾”
Width = 95.5cm or 37” or 3ft 1”
Depth = 59.9cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Knee Height = 62cm or 24½” or 2ft ½”
Knee Width = 29.1cm or 11½”
Condition Report:
This desk is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The desk has been French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The desk has been professionally fitted with a new black and gold tool leather, which is therefore in excellent condition. The hand-dovetailed drawers are constructed of solid oak and boast the original brassware. The drawers close flush to the frame. This is a single piece desk. This desk is solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 45939
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Antique Edwardian Regency Style Inlaid Mahogany & Leather Bow Front Ladies Writing Table Desk by S & H Jewell of London (Circa 1910)
