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George I Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
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An English early 18th century walnut secrétaire kneehole desk.
George I period (1714-1727), c 1720.
Of exceptional waxed honey color and lovely old patina, with well-matched veneers.
With a quarter-veneered top. Six short drawers below a hinged fall revealing a writing section, all surrounding a central recessed cupboard. There is a small, shaped pull-out drawer fitted in the apron.
All finely inlaid with herringbone lines. Raised on its original bracket feet. Swan-neck handles probably fitted later in the 18th century. Locks and keys are mostly original. Walnut veneered and crossbanded sides.
Nb. Having a fitted secrétaire drawer distinguishes this antique walnut kneehole desk: relatively few desks of this period have this much sought-after and useful feature. Note the gently chamfered leading edges to the kneehole recess.
This compact and elegant early Georgian walnut desk is ready-to-use, and will add great character to any room. Also referred to as a 'vanity' or 'dressing table'.
Literature:
Ralph Edwards CBE FSA 'Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture’ Hamlyn (Fourth Impression 1972) p. 556, ill. 8: ''A walnut kneehole desk dated, circa 1733''.
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:George I (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1720
- Condition:Repaired: Swan-neck handles likely fitted later in the 18th century. Locks and keys are almost all original. Minor historic repairs to old veneers entirely commensurate with its age. Overall in superb condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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