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George Ll Kneehole Desk in Mahogany C1750
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George Ll Kneehole Desk in Mahogany C1750

19th century
Sold 13 February 2025 · Rupert Landen Antiques
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George ll kneehole desk in mahogany, with caddy mould to the top with a quirk on the corners. The seven drawers are oak lined and some have dividers in them. The drawers also have swan neck handles and good bold excursions. The door has a working key and a shelf inside. This piece is in solid mahogany and stands on bracket feet with boxwood casters.

st 1974

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1860s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA808501
Dealers Internal Reference
1974
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
George ll kneehole desk in mahogany, with caddy mould to the top with a quirk on the corners. The seven drawers are oak lined and some have dividers in them. The drawers also have swan neck handles and good bold excursions. The door has a working key and a shelf inside. This piece is in solid mahogany and stands on bracket feet with boxwood casters.

st 1974

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA808501
Dealers Internal Ref
1974
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Archive I A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George Ll Kneehole Desk in Mahogany C1750

Archive II A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View II
Archive III A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View III
Archive IV A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View IV
Archive V A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View V
Archive VI A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View VI
Archive VII A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View IX
Archive X A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles. View X
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RG8 7QX
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A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles.
George ll kneehole desk in mahogany C1750
Ref: SA808501
A mid-18th century George II mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular top, multiple graduated drawers flanking a central recessed cupboard door, and brass drop handles.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Central cupboard door, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

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The George II style, prevalent during the mid-18th century in Britain, is characterised by robust proportions, the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary wood, and the incorporation of early rococo influences and classical architectural details.

These desks are traditionally constructed from solid timber and veneers, primarily mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, oak drawer linings, and cast brass hardware such as swing handles and escutcheons.

Authentication relies on examining timber shrinkage, hand-forged or early cast iron and brass fixings, tool marks consistent with period hand-working methods, and structural construction details such as pegged joints and hand-cut dovetailing.

An antique desk can serve as a functional writing table or focal point in a contemporary study or living room, pairing well with minimalist modern seating or contrasting textures to highlight its historical craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, keeping the timber out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the polished surface while avoiding modern silicone-based polishes.
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