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A George IV Mahogany Library or Writing Table Attributed to Taprel. Stephen & Holland C.1830
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A George IV Mahogany Library or Writing Table Attributed to Taprel. Stephen & Holland C.1830

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

Lovely quality and proportions, veneered to the back so can be free-standing in a room if required.

*Taprell, Stephen & Holland (1803-1843) are recorded at St. James, Wesminster, London. In 1843 they became Holland & Sons. The attribrition is based on very similar but later tables bearing the Holland & Sons maker's stamp. Given the earlier date of this table it is likely to have been made by Taprell, Stephen & Holland.

Good original, unrestored condition. Structurally sound. The top has some small surface dents and blemishes, see image

* Source-Furniture History Society, British and Irish Furniture Makers Online

** Interestingly the renowed Scottish cabinet maker James Mein is recorded as using similar handles.

As always, reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price. Please let me know if you would like a quote or have any other questions.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1106990
Description
Lovely quality and proportions, veneered to the back so can be free-standing in a room if required.

Taprell, Stephen & Holland (1803-1843) are recorded at St. James, Wesminster, London. In 1843 they became Holland & Sons. The attribrition is based on very similar but later tables bearing the Holland & Sons maker's stamp. Given the earlier date of this table it is likely to have been made by Taprell, Stephen & Holland.

fig 1. A rectangular antique mahogany library table featuring turned legs with brass castors and two drawers with carved wooden knobs.
fig 1. A George IV Mahogany Library or Writing Table Attributed to Taprel. Stephen & Holland C.1830

Good original, unrestored condition. Structurally sound. The top has some small surface dents and blemishes, see image

Source-Furniture History Society, British and Irish Furniture Makers Online

Interestingly the renowed Scottish cabinet maker James Mein is recorded as using similar handles.

As always, reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price. Please let me know if you would like a quote or have any other questions.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Table to the 19th Century.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1106990
Jeckyll & Co
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A rectangular antique mahogany library table featuring turned legs with brass castors and two drawers with carved wooden knobs.
A George IV mahogany library or writing table attributed to Taprel. Stephen & Holland c.1830
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A rectangular antique mahogany library table featuring turned legs with brass castors and two drawers with carved wooden knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Carved rosette drawer knobs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The George IV style, spanning the 1820s and early 1830s, is characterised by robust classical proportions, heavy use of dense timbers like mahogany, and often incorporates Grecian or Gothic Revival influences.

High-end library and writing tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers such as oak or pine, frequently featuring brass castors and turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, old secondary wood in the framing, traditional patina, and lack of modern machine-made markings.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a subtly textured neutral wall creates a balanced contrast that highlights the rich grain of the timber.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and nourish the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone sprays.
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