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Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing/library Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
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Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing/library Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

19th century
Sold 8 November 2025 · M Lees and Sons
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Early C19th George IV period mahogany 2 drawer writing/library table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster. Of free-standing form with shallowly panelled friezes to all sides and asymmetrical /concealed drawer fronts. The drawers fitted with brass escutcheons and working brass locks (with key) , having never been fitted with knobs or handles. Raised on tapering reeded legs to a turned foot into original patinated brass socket castors .

The rounded-corner top with a 'thumb-mould' edge. Fitted with an old replacement green leather inset writing surface which has rubbed gold and 'blind-tooled' decoration.

The drawers with fine hand-cut dove-tails ,mahogany linings and quarter dust-beads.

High-quality timber and fittings which both allude ,together with the overall design , to the celebrated cabinet-makers Gillows of Lancaster.

Excellent ready-to-use condition , with good original rich patination and colour.

Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

W 48"

H 29"

D 28"

England c.1825

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.6601cm (29.00")
Width
121.9202cm (48.00")
Depth
71.1201cm (28.00")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA383826
Dealers Internal Reference
ML1601
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
Early C19th George IV period mahogany 2 drawer writing/library table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
“
Of free-standing form with shallowly panelled friezes to all sides and asymmetrical /concealed drawer fronts.
M Lees and Sons

The drawers fitted with brass escutcheons and working brass locks (with key) , having never been fitted with knobs or handles. Raised on tapering reeded legs to a turned foot into original patinated brass socket castors .

fig 1. An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing/library Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

The rounded-corner top with a 'thumb-mould' edge. Fitted with an old replacement green leather inset writing surface which has rubbed gold and 'blind-tooled' decoration.

The drawers with fine hand-cut dove-tails ,mahogany linings and quarter dust-beads.

fig 2. An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors.
fig 2. Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing/library Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

High-quality timber and fittings which both allude ,together with the overall design , to the celebrated cabinet-makers Gillows of Lancaster.

Excellent ready-to-use condition , with good original rich patination and colour.

Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

W 48"

H 29"

D 28"

England c.1825

Height
73.6601cm (29.00")
Width
121.9202cm (48.00")
Depth
71.1201cm (28.00")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA383826
Dealers Internal Ref
ML1601
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 An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early C19th George IV Period Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing/library Table in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster.

Archive II An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors. View IX
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors.
Early C19th George IV period mahogany 2 drawer writing/library table in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster.
Ref: SA383826
An early 19th-century George IV mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two frieze drawers, reeded legs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsReeded legs, Brass castors, Tooled leather top, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 73.6601 cm (29 in) x W 121.9202 cm (48 in) x D 71.1201 cm (28 in)

FAQs

The George IV period, spanning from 1820 to 1830, is characterised by a heavy reliance on classical Roman, Greek, and Gothic influences, often featuring substantial proportions, dark timbers such as mahogany and rosewood, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid mahogany, oak for secondary framing, and fine veneers, frequently incorporating tooled leather inserts known as skivers on the writing surfaces along with cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails in drawer construction, patination consistent with age, hand-turned or carved solid timber legs, and original brass castors.

An antique writing table serves as a functional focal point when paired with modern minimalist seating to create contrast, or used traditionally within a home office or living space against neutral walls.

Maintenance involves applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface periodically, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating leather skivers with specialist neutral balms to prevent cracking.
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