English George III Mahogany Antique Slant Front Desk c. 1780-1800

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English George III Mahogany Antique Slant Front Desk c. 1780-1800

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This fine antique English George III slant front desk is noteworthy for it's very attractive proportions, having a more slender frame than many of the desks of the period. It is an object that does not impose itself on a room, but rather it's graceful and understated form bring depth and visual interest to whatever space it becomes a part of. With a deep and wonderfully oxidized early finish, preserved under many layers of glowing wax, the vibrant grains of the solid mahogany planks utilized in all primary surfaces are shown in their best light. The case itself is of simple construction, the sides dovetailed into the bottom, the top and sides joined with a blind dovetail to leave a smooth undisturbed top surface. The slant lid falls over original wrought iron hinges to rest on a pair of projecting lopers with original shaped brass pulls, revealing a handsomely fitted interior with a pair of pigeon-hole slots with scalloped valances flanking the fluted document drawers and molded prospect door. The document drawers are inoperable from the front, these being the first clue that the entire prospect section of the interior is actually a hidden compartment - by opening the prospect door and depressing a switch hidden in the top of the open space, the entire box of both document drawers and prospect door is released to reveal the hidden access to the document drawers from the back. The rest of the little drawers lining the interior are very well crafted, each with precise little dovetails in the oak secondary woods and retaining their original knobs. The drawers of the facade are constructed in the typical manner, each with cockbead molding applied to one-third depth around the hand dovetailed oak secondary woods - all drawers remain in untouched condition, retaining their original locks, brasses and structure. The backboards were reattached at one point during the nineteenth-century using brads, probably as the original nails lost their grip. The bracket feet have wonderful scrolling along the interior edges, each foot and all but a single accompanying block remaining original and untouched. For any collector of fine English antique furniture, this is just a marvelous slant front desk - remaining entirely pure, crafted of very fine proportions and with clean lines and a wonderful surface, this is a piece that will brighten any room it becomes a part of. Just as easily enjoyed in the living room, bedroom, study and even a large entryway, the slant front desk remains one of the more flexible case pieces available for designing a tasteful interior. This is an investment grade selection that you will certainly cherish in your collection for a lifetime. Measurements: 20 5/8" D x 37 1/4" W x 42 1/2" H; 32 3/8" H to writing surface; writing surface is 23 11/16" D Condition Report: Old and well patinated surface, not original but early and very attractive; typical scratches and abrasions throughout as expected, including a more obvious scratch on lower left corner of slant lid. Original hinges to lid along with mostly original screws - left hinge starting to lose some grip in the wood and may eventually need some attention. Bow to prospect door, this with the original hinges and lock. Brasses and locks - no keys present with the desk. Feet are entirely original, front right foot triangular block is replaced - all other blocking original. Backboards are secured with later brads and nails, all backboards are original. Overall remaining in an outstanding state of preservation. We have 57 detailed images of this desk available on our primary website - a link is available upon request!

Dimensions:
Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Depth: 20.63 in (52.41 cm)
Style:
George III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Mahogany,Oak,Wrought Iron
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1780-1800
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 412WZQ05A1stDibs: LU105901624672