Sold 28 November 2024 · Arthur Rawes Antiques

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Description

A small Victorian oak writing desk dating to the late part of the 19th century. The desk sits on 4 shapely legs all with ball and claw feet and is made entirely from solid quarter sawn oak. It features a lift up top with storage and is in very good original condition.

Height -76cm

Knee Height - 61.3cm

Width - 83cm

Depth - 55.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

55.5cm (21.85")

Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1082154

Description

A small Victorian oak writing desk dating to the late part of the 19th century.

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The desk sits on 4 shapely legs all with ball and claw feet and is made entirely from solid quarter sawn oak.

Arthur Rawes Antiques

It features a lift up top with storage and is in very good original condition.

Height -76cm

Knee Height - 61.3cm

Width - 83cm

Depth - 55.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

55.5cm (21.85")

Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1082154

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Arthur Rawes Antiques

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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Telephone 07548 050358

Location

Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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Verified Since Mar 2022

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Central drawer, Keyhole escutcheon
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 55.5 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing desks encompass various revival styles and functional designs produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, typically featuring robust timber construction and practical compartments for correspondence.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, frequently incorporating brass hardware, leather writing surfaces, and dovetail joinery in drawer construction.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate fixings, and natural wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

An antique desk functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or living space, pairing well with modern minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the finish.