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C19th William IV Period Mahogany Knee-hole Dressing or Writing Table
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for sale €1,053     $1,143
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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C19th William IV Period Mahogany Knee-hole Dressing or Writing Table

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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C19th William IV period mahogany knee-hole dressing or writing table. Fitted with a three-quarter surround gallery up-stand ,and 2 drawers either side of a classically-inspired and crisply-carved with honeysuckle motif central 'knee-hole' panel. The waist frieze decorated with an applied gilt-brass trim , the drawers fitted with replacement cast gilt-brass period oval ring handles. Raised upon turned, tapering legs with carved detail to top and bottom ,onto turned feet.

In excellent original condition , the top having achieved a nicely sun-faded , mellow colour , the whole of a generally good rich patina. Minor marks and ring stains to top commensurate with age and use .

Cleaned and waxed.

H 30"

W 39"

D 20"

England c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 03625098
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved anthemion on the central arch: classical detailing popular in the 1830s.
Turned legs with carved petal collars: cabinet turning of the William IV era.
Embossed brass border along the lower edge: decorative metalwork of the early nineteenth century.
Sun-bleached top with old ring marks: long domestic exposure and honest age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2002cm (30.00")
Width
99.0602cm (39.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA375014
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1511
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
C19th William IV period mahogany knee-hole dressing or writing table.
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Fitted with a three-quarter surround gallery up-stand ,and 2 drawers either side of a classically-inspired and crisply-carved with honeysuckle motif central 'knee-hole' panel.
M Lees and Sons

The waist frieze decorated with an applied gilt-brass trim , the drawers fitted with replacement cast gilt-brass period oval ring handles. Raised upon turned, tapering legs with carved detail to top and bottom ,onto turned feet.

fig 1. A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs.
fig 1. C19th William IV Period Mahogany Knee-hole Dressing or Writing Table

In excellent original condition , the top having achieved a nicely sun-faded , mellow colour , the whole of a generally good rich patina. Minor marks and ring stains to top commensurate with age and use .

Cleaned and waxed.

H 30"

W 39"

D 20"

England c.1830

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 03625098
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved anthemion on the central arch: classical detailing popular in the 1830s.
Turned legs with carved petal collars: cabinet turning of the William IV era.
Embossed brass border along the lower edge: decorative metalwork of the early nineteenth century.
Sun-bleached top with old ring marks: long domestic exposure and honest age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
76.2002cm (30.00")
Width
99.0602cm (39.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA375014
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1511
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs.

C19th William IV Period Mahogany Knee-hole Dressing or Writing Table

Archive II A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View III
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Archive VI A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View VII
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Archive IX A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View X
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Archive XII A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs. View XII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 368
Items Sold 1,600
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A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs.
C19th William IV period mahogany knee-hole dressing or writing table
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A 19th-century William IV mahogany writing table featuring a low rear gallery, twin drawers, central carved scrollwork, and turned reeded legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned reeded legs, Carved acanthus frieze, Gallery back, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 76.2002 cm (30 in) x W 99.0602 cm (39 in) x D 50.8001 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century William IV period mahogany knee-hole dressing or writing table demonstrates classic English country house style. The warm brown timber displays a rich patina with sun-faded mellow tones across the top, alongside minor marks and ring stains consistent with age and use. The construction incorporates a low three-quarter surround gallery up-stand, two drawers flanking a crisply carved honeysuckle and scrollwork central knee-hole panel, and an applied gilt-brass trim along the waist frieze. Replacement cast gilt-brass oval ring handles equip the drawers, while the structure rises upon turned, tapering legs with carved detail at the top and bottom, terminating in turned feet. Dimensions are 76 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. Practical placement includes any study, bedroom, or living space requiring a compact writing or dressing surface. The traditional design allows positioning against a wall or freestanding within a room, providing surface space and enclosed storage through the twin drawers while maintaining an open knee-hole profile underneath.

FAQs

Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture bridges the Regency and Victorian eras, characterised by robust proportions, bold turned legs, flame mahogany veneers, and hand-carved classical foliage motifs.

Tables from this period were primarily crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, incorporating hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary timbers, and brass hardware or beaded trims.

Key indicators include hand-carved acanthus leaves or scrollwork friezes, hand-sawn drawer linings displaying tool marks, heavy turned or reeded legs, and original brass pull handles showing authentic oxidisation.

Position the piece as a hallway console table, a compact home office writing desk, or a bedroom vanity table paired with a contemporary mirror and neutral textile accents.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually following the grain of the wood, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight.
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