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A Rare Serpentine Knee-hole Desk
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €5,441     $5,906
£4,650
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Rare Serpentine Knee-hole Desk

18th century
Description

A George III flame mahogany, serpentine fronted knee-hole desk. With beautifully selected flame mahogany used on the drawer fronts, cupboard and book matched on the top. The desk is raised on bracket feet and has eight oak lined drawers and a knee-hole cupboard and retains its original brass handles. In very good condition and of pleasingly small proportions. 810mm high, 840mm wide and 520mm deep. English. Circa 1790.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Serpentine Kneehole Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA786148
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A George III flame mahogany, serpentine fronted knee-hole desk.
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With beautifully selected flame mahogany used on the drawer fronts, cupboard and book matched on the top.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The desk is raised on bracket feet and has eight oak lined drawers and a knee-hole cupboard and retains its original brass handles. In very good condition and of pleasingly small proportions. 810mm high, 840mm wide and 520mm deep. English. Circa 1790.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Serpentine Kneehole Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA786148
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century Georgian serpentine kneehole desk made of figured walnut with brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century Georgian serpentine kneehole desk made of figured walnut with brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
A rare serpentine knee-hole desk
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An 18th-century Georgian serpentine kneehole desk made of figured walnut with brass swan-neck handles, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
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Originating in the 18th century, these desks feature a central recessed cupboard for knee space flanked by stacked drawers, distinguished by a subtle S-curve or serpentine front profile.

They were constructed using woods such as walnut or mahogany with decorative veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-sawn secondary timber, uneven hand-cut dovetails, original brass backplates, natural wear around lock plates, and period-correct bracket feet.

This piece can be utilised as a compact study desk paired with a neutral armchair, or positioned in a master bedroom to serve as a dressing table.

Maintain the surface finish by dusting regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually, while avoiding placement near direct heat sources or sunlight.
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