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Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk

18th century
Description

A George III period mahogany writing cabinet. Double door bookcase top with oval, flame mahogany inset oval panels, cross-banded with satinwood and strung with boxwood.. the interior of the cabinet with an arrangement of drawers and adjustable shelf . Single drawer, with fitted writing surface. Square tapered legs with boxwood stringing C1790. Lovely original condition throughout. Elegant, useful, lovely original antique with a super patina, well cared for and ready for another 200 years of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 18th Century.

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SA929154
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Description
A George III period mahogany writing cabinet.
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Double door bookcase top with oval, flame mahogany inset oval panels, cross-banded with satinwood and strung with boxwood.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

. the interior of the cabinet with an arrangement of drawers and adjustable shelf . Single drawer, with fitted writing surface. Square tapered legs with boxwood stringing C1790. Lovely original condition throughout. Elegant, useful, lovely original antique with a super patina, well cared for and ready for another 200 years of service.

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA929154
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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Archive I Georgian mahogany writing desk featuring a upper cabinet with oval inlaid panels above a single drawer and tapered square legs.

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Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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Georgian mahogany writing desk featuring a upper cabinet with oval inlaid panels above a single drawer and tapered square legs.
Georgian mahogany writing desk
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Originating in 18th-century Britain, a Georgian writing desk cabinet combines a flat writing surface with upper cupboards or drawers, characterised by symmetrical proportions and classic joinery.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilized dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently embellished with flame mahogany veneers, boxwood or satinwood stringing, and oak or pine secondary timbers.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed backboards, hand-cut irregular drawer dovetails, period cast-brass hardware, and natural timber shrinkage or oxidisation.

Position the desk as a focal point in a study, hallway, or living space, balancing its dark timber tones with neutral wall colours, modern task lighting, and subtle contemporary artwork.

Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth, apply a thin coat of clear beeswax polish annually, and place the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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