Beautiful Early Antique Georgian Figured Mahogany English Gentleman’s Writing Desk/Console/Table Circa 1760

An exceptional early Georgian writing desk/side table/console. Constructed from fine figured mahogany timbers with moulded edges above a long frieze drawer with cock beads. Yew and ebony banded inlay detailing to thick plank desk top. Original cast brass swan neck handles and escutcheon, with two shorter matching drawers to the sides above a shaped kneehole. All supported on chamfered square legs. This fabulous gentleman’s writing desk is of excellent quality with hand cut dovetailed mahogany lined drawers with single plank liners and easy brush inlaid borders, confirming even the inner workings of this piece are over and above the norm. Deep mellow patina and depth of grain to every piece of mahogany, front, back, side or rear this piece looks beautiful from every angle.

Superior  quality likely to emanate from one of the major retailers such as Howard & Sons, Shoolbred & Co, Hamptons, Holland & Sons or Cowtan & Son. Inject style to the home office with this statement piece of furniture. Circa 1760.

Width 88cm x 50cm depth x 75cm height x height to knee 59cm x 29cm to smallest width to knee hole.

As a genuine antique / vintage item there is wear and use commensurate with age. Some wooden products may have signs of historic woodworm. As a precaution we apply a clear triple action woodworm treatment that also kills wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. Please look at all the images carefully and ask any questions pre purchase as we do not unfortunately offer refunds due to the size and shipping costs of our antiques/items.  All our items are available on line at Search & Rescued and other online stores.