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An Unusual George III Mahogany Book Trough
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An Unusual George III Mahogany Book Trough

18th century
Description

An unusual George III mahogany book trough, of rectangular form with a high back with a reeded swept divider and sides to make twin compartments over a frieze drawer with brass knobs and with brass swan neck handles to the sides. Baize to the underneath. English circa 1780.

Condition: Excellent. This piece is in great condition, with minor marks to the wood commensurate with age, but has a lovely colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Book Trough to the Georgian era.

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SA774680
Description
An unusual George III mahogany book trough, of rectangular form with a high back with a reeded swept divider and sides to make twin compartments over a frieze drawer with brass knobs and with brass swan neck handles to the sides. Baize to the underneath. English circa 1780.

Condition: Excellent.

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This piece is in great condition, with minor marks to the wood commensurate with age, but has a lovely colour and patina.
Chequers Antiques
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Book Trough to the Georgian era.

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SA774680
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Archive I A George III mahogany book trough with two open divided compartments above a single drawer with two circular brass handles.

An Unusual George III Mahogany Book Trough

Archive II A George III mahogany book trough with two open divided compartments above a single drawer with two circular brass handles. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany book trough with two open divided compartments above a single drawer with two circular brass handles. View III
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Archive VI A George III mahogany book trough with two open divided compartments above a single drawer with two circular brass handles. View VI
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Telephone 07943 145714
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The Playhouse Gallery
Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany book trough with two open divided compartments above a single drawer with two circular brass handles.
An unusual George III mahogany book trough
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A George III mahogany book trough with two open divided compartments above a single drawer with two circular brass handles.
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  • ObjectDesktop Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsShaped side profile, Central divider, Base drawer, Brass knob handles
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

An unusual George III mahogany book trough sits on an office desk as a practical desktop accessory for a gentleman's library. This Georgian piece takes a rectangular form with twin open compartments divided by a reeded swept partition, flanked by high shaped sides and positioned above a single frieze drawer. Turned circular brass knob handles decorate the drawer front, while minor marks to the wood reflect age and use over centuries. Rich brown timber displays a warm patina, complemented by exposed grain patterns across every surface. Measuring 25 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, this compact desk organiser holds books, letters, or stationery neatly within reach on a study desktop. The lower drawer provides concealed storage for small desk essentials, while the upper sections keep volumes upright and accessible. English craftsmanship from around 1780 brings period character to a modern workspace or home office, offering a functional antique storage solution for daily use.

FAQs

A Georgian book trough is an open tabletop container created during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, designed to keep frequently consulted volumes within easy reach on a desk or library table.

These functional objects were typically constructed from dense timber such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring oak or pine drawer linings and cast brass handles.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, natural oxidisation on internal timber, and hand-planed surfaces rather than uniform machine markings.

Place the piece on an office desk, console table, or sideboard to display modern hardbacks, keep incoming mail organised, or store stationery items within the base drawer.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, and maintain distance from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the original finish.
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