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Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London
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Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

18th century
For Sale by Artsonline
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Small Cuban mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

This is a fabulous quality small George III period Cuban Mahogany Kneehole writing desk by the affluent London cabinet makers & H Jewells, Holborn, London'

Dating to circa 1830 and of outstanding colouration & patination.

The piece is extremely sturdy and it is made from a richly coloured Cuban Red Mahogany.

The piece is entirely oak-lined and the desktop has a crisply carved decorative foliate border with a gadrooned edging.

Having a full-length deep working drawer leading down to a small frieze drawer, and flanked on both sides by 3 deep graduating drawers, with the lockable kneehole cupboard in the centre.

The photographs do not do this piece justice.

There are 8 original locks, 8 original brass lock escutcheons and 8 quality sold brass drop handles (later replacements)

The piece is signed/stamped twice with the maker's mark, once in the drawer lining in the stencil, and the other in the same drawer with a brass oval plaque.

Offered in an overall good original condition commensurate with age.

Note: There is no working key

S & H Jewell Information:

S and H Jewell were fine quality cabinet makers who were established in 1830. They were a family business who worked from their premises at Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London and then later to Parker Street, LONDON. They are recorded to have sold furniture to the Arts and Crafts home, Standen House, East Grinstead, Sussex and stated on the receipt dated 1st May 1894, states the company was founded in 1830 but there are not many records of their earlier pieces. They also restored early pieces of antiques and resold them in their London shop.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 27.5'' | 69.8 cm

Width: 32'' | 81.2 cm

Depth: 18.2'' | 46.2 cm

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If a piece should arrive damaged on an extremely rare occasion, artsonline will, of course, refund the entire purchase price, together with any return shipping cost that occurred.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.8cm (27.48")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
46.2cm (18.19")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA913215
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Description
Small Cuban mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London
“
This is a fabulous quality small George III period Cuban Mahogany Kneehole writing desk by the affluent London cabinet makers & H Jewells, Holborn, London'.
Artsonline
fig 1. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Dating to circa 1830 and of outstanding colouration & patination.

The piece is extremely sturdy and it is made from a richly coloured Cuban Red Mahogany.

The piece is entirely oak-lined and the desktop has a crisply carved decorative foliate border with a gadrooned edging.

fig 2. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Having a full-length deep working drawer leading down to a small frieze drawer, and flanked on both sides by 3 deep graduating drawers, with the lockable kneehole cupboard in the centre.

The photographs do not do this piece justice.

fig 3. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

There are 8 original locks, 8 original brass lock escutcheons and 8 quality sold brass drop handles (later replacements)

The piece is signed/stamped twice with the maker's mark, once in the drawer lining in the stencil, and the other in the same drawer with a brass oval plaque.

fig 4. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Offered in an overall good original condition commensurate with age.

Note: There is no working key

S & H Jewell Information:

S and H Jewell were fine quality cabinet makers who were established in 1830. They were a family business who worked from their premises at Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London and then later to Parker Street, LONDON. They are recorded to have sold furniture to the Arts and Crafts home, Standen House, East Grinstead, Sussex and stated on the receipt dated 1st May 1894, states the company was founded in 1830 but there are not many records of their earlier pieces. They also restored early pieces of antiques and resold them in their London shop.

fig 5. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 5. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 27.5'' | 69.8 cm

Width: 32'' | 81.2 cm

Depth: 18.2'' | 46.2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

About Us:

Artsonline UK is a family-run business with over 30 years of combined industry experience, so customer satisfaction is paramount to us!

fig 6. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 6. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Why choose artsonline?

Artsonline UK is proud to be one of the very few online art dealers that offer a genuine 30-day-money-back refund policy.

(minus the return cost of postage)

We stock a wonderfully eclectic mix of over 800 original paintings at any one time, dating from the 16th Century, right through until our very latest, and, contemporary, 21st Century art.

fig 7. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 7. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art & Antique pieces which we sell.

fig 8. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 8. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items which can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 9. A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
fig 9. Small Cuban Mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London

Returns Policy

Artsonline UK are one of the very few online art dealers that provides a genuine no-quibble 30-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage & Packaging).

If a piece should arrive damaged on an extremely rare occasion, artsonline will, of course, refund the entire purchase price, together with any return shipping cost that occurred.

Height
69.8cm (27.48")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
46.2cm (18.19")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA913215
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A Georgian Cuban mahogany kneehole desk with brass swan-neck handles, vertical drawer banks, a central recessed cupboard, and bracket feet.
Small Cuban mahogany Georgian Kneehole Writing Desk Jewell's of Holborn, London
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCuban Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsKneehole central cupboard, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Beaded mouldings
  • SizeH 69.8 cm (27 in) x W 81.2 cm (32 in) x D 46.2 cm (18 in)

This Georgian kneehole writing desk belongs to the Georgian period and follows a traditional style. The piece uses Cuban mahogany and solid brass, displaying a dark brown colour with a rich timber grain. Details visible on the structure include a carved foliate border with gadrooned edging along the top edge, beaded mouldings around the drawers, and shaped bracket feet at the base. Hardware comprises matching solid brass drop handles on every drawer alongside decorative brass key escutcheons on each drawer and the central cabinet door. The desk measures 69.8 cm high, 81.2 cm wide, and 46.2 cm deep. Suitable for use in a home today, this compact writing desk fits within a study, library, or home office as a functional workspace or side table. The kneehole arrangement provides practical legroom underneath the central locking cupboard, flanked by vertical banks of graduating drawers for document and stationery storage. The flat top surface accommodates writing materials or decorative items while occupying a modest floor footprint in domestic interiors.

FAQs

A Georgian kneehole desk is a compact 18th-century piece of furniture featuring a central recess for legs, flanked by vertical columns of drawers and typically containing a recessed central cupboard.

Dense timbers such as Cuban mahogany and walnut were primarily used, supported by oak or pine drawer linings and fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bottoms, natural wood shrinkage over time, and period-correct brass hardware mounted with steel screws.

Position the desk in a dedicated study, library, or hallway, pairing it with neutral wall finishes and contemporary lighting to highlight its historic proportions and wood grain.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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