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Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons
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Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

19th century
Sold 19 February 2025 · Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
This “Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons” found a buyer.

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Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table In The Manner Of Holland & Sons

Constructed completely in solid, figured Hungarian ash, this very nice quality writing table retains all the original fittings. The working locks are made by Cope & Collinson & the castors by Moss & Gree, Birmingham. The top has an inset olive green leather with gilt tooling.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Hungarian Ash Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123998
Dealers Internal Reference
AF842
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Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table In The Manner Of Holland & Sons
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Constructed completely in solid, figured Hungarian ash, this very nice quality writing table retains all the original fittings.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

The working locks are made by Cope & Collinson & the castors by Moss & Gree, Birmingham. The top has an inset olive green leather with gilt tooling.

fig 1. A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 2. Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Hungarian Ash Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123998
Dealers Internal Ref
AF842
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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Archive I A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table in the Manner of Holland & Sons

Archive II A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors. View V
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Location
The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2023
Items For Sale 33
Items Sold 120
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2023
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Location: The Old Dairy, Manor Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6HZ, United Kingdom
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33
Sold
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A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors.
Hungarian Ash 19th Century Free Standing Writing Table In The Manner Of Holland & Sons
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A nineteenth century freestanding writing table crafted from figured Hungarian ash featuring a green tooled leather insert and turned legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHungarian Ash, Leather, Brass
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Tooled leather skiver, Brass castors, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Nineteenth century writing tables were crafted primarily for domestic studies and libraries, often featuring freestanding designs finished on all sides with inset leather writing surfaces and multiple frieze drawers.

These tables typically utilised dense secondary timbers like mahogany or oak as a carcase, overlaid with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, Hungarian ash, or satinwood, and finished with tooled leather skivers.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, hand-turned wooden knobs, original brass castors, and natural timber ageing patterns rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

A historic desk provides functional warmth and texture in a modern room, pairing effectively with minimalist seating or contrasting against neutral walls to highlight the figured grain of the wood.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight, applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, and dusting leather gently without using harsh chemical cleaners.
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