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A Rare George III Mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/rostrum, Edinburgh C.1800
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A Rare George III Mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/rostrum, Edinburgh C.1800

18th century
Sold 5 September 2024 · Jeckyll & Co
This “Rare George III Mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/rostrum, Edinburgh C.1800” found a buyer.

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Description

Attributed to Young and (William) Trotter

The unusual form may be distinctively Scottish, there is a similar, albeit earlier example attributed to Alexander Peter in the collection of Dumfries House (lot 313 in the Christie's catalogue of the sale that never was).

The base is pretty sophisticated, with elegant, elongated scroll spandrels, cast, solid brass sabots and veneers to the drawer-linings to conceal the dovetails. The secondary timbers are pine and ash.

I'm intimately familiar with this piece of furniture- (it was one of the 'rostrums' at Phillips/Bonhams and possibly Dowells auctioneers at 65 George Street, Edinburgh) and I relied on it over the course of many years to prop me up!

For film and whisky enthusiasts, this was used in the famous (!) auction scene of Ken Loach's award winning film 'The Angel's Share'.

Size: 121cm x 71cm x 54cm

Reliable transport can be easily arranged at cost price, please let me know if you would like a quote, or have any other questions.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA986349
Description
Attributed to Young and (William) Trotter

The unusual form may be distinctively Scottish, there is a similar, albeit earlier example attributed to Alexander Peter in the collection of Dumfries House (lot 313 in the Christie's catalogue of the sale that never was).

“
The base is pretty sophisticated, with elegant, elongated scroll spandrels, cast, solid brass sabots and veneers to the drawer-linings to conceal the dovetails.
Jeckyll & Co

The secondary timbers are pine and ash.

fig 1. A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps.
fig 1. A Rare George III Mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/rostrum, Edinburgh C.1800

I'm intimately familiar with this piece of furniture- (it was one of the 'rostrums' at Phillips/Bonhams and possibly Dowells auctioneers at 65 George Street, Edinburgh) and I relied on it over the course of many years to prop me up!

fig 2. A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps.
fig 2. A Rare George III Mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/rostrum, Edinburgh C.1800

For film and whisky enthusiasts, this was used in the famous (!) auction scene of Ken Loach's award winning film 'The Angel's Share'.

Size: 121cm x 71cm x 54cm

Reliable transport can be easily arranged at cost price, please let me know if you would like a quote, or have any other questions.

Follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA986349
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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Archive I A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare George III Mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/rostrum, Edinburgh C.1800

Archive II A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View II
Archive III A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View III
Archive IV A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View IV
Archive V A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View V
Archive VI A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps. View IX
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A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps.
A rare George III mahogany Bureau on Stand/ Lecturn/Rostrum, Edinburgh c.1800
Ref: SA986349
A freestanding George III mahogany bureau on a stand featuring a sloping top, a single frieze drawer with brass hardware, curved brackets, slender legs, and brass toe caps.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping fall-front lid, Frieze drawer, Curved spandrel brackets, Brass castors and toe caps
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The George III period spans from 1760 to 1811, characterised by a refined blend of classical proportions, neoclassical influences, and exceptional cabinet-making craftsmanship, frequently utilising imported timbers such as mahogany.

Pieces from this era were constructed primarily from solid hardwoods and veneers like mahogany, often supported by secondary timbers like oak or pine, utilising traditional joinery such as dovetails and mortise and tenon frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate brass hardware, tool marks consistent with hand-working, and the natural patina developed over centuries.

Positioning a period writing desk within a contemporary study or living room introduces textural contrast, acting as a focal point that grounds minimalist or transitional design schemes.

Preserve the finish by keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood.
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