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    Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Writing Table

19th century
Sold 28 September 2024 · Moxhams Antiques
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Description

A small William IV mahogany writing table on turned and reeded legs, Two mahogany-lined drawers on the front and false drawers on the back; good quality green hide fitted recently

Knee height 23.75" 60.33cm

Circa 1835

Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA753307
Dealers Internal Reference
S418
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A small William IV mahogany writing table on turned and reeded legs, Two mahogany-lined drawers on the front and false drawers on the back; good quality green hide fitted recently

Knee height 23.75" 60.33cm

Circa 1835

Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA753307
Dealers Internal Ref
S418
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill bichard founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Moxhams Antiques

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Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
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Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/moxhams
Verified Since Aug 2009
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An antique mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, four drawers with brass knobs, and reeded legs fitted with castors.
Writing Table
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An antique mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, four drawers with brass knobs, and reeded legs fitted with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTooled leather inset, Reeded turned legs, Brass castors, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Writing tables evolved significantly from the 17th century onwards, transitioning from heavy oak desks to refined mahogany pieces during the Georgian and Victorian eras as literacy rates grew and home offices became more common.

Cabinet makers typically used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak for the structural frame and drawers, often incorporating tooled leather or hide for the writing surface alongside brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, timber shrinkage patterns, natural oxidisation of the wood, and traditional hand-applied finishes rather than modern machine production.

An antique writing table serves as a functional focal point when paired with contemporary minimalist seating or placed against a neutral wall to highlight the rich wood grain and traditional craftsmanship.

Maintain antique wooden desks by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and using a damp-free cloth for cleaning.
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