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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Antique Library Table

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Antique Library Table

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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Antique Library Table

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    Located in London, GB
    This is a fine antique George III mahogany and marquetry library table, circa 1780 in date. The table features beautiful floral and scrolling foliate marquetry throughout, with flame mahogany marquetry panels and gonçalo alves crossbanding. The rectangular top is fitted with the original emerald green gold tooled inset leather writing surface above a pair of crossbanded frieze drawers, raised on square tapered legs. It is freestanding, finished on all sides, so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room, making it extremely suitable for a large home or office. Complete with original brass handles, working locks and keys. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, and only shows minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x width 144 x depth 84 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x width 56.7 x depth 33.1 Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, pewter or brass silver) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers. The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a colored marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique. Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Flame mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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    Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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    Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century

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  • 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Desk
    Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
    A stunning late 18th century George III period mahogany partners desk. Nine oak lined drawers to one side and three oak lined drawers and two cupboards to the other side. A golden green colour tooled leather inset to top with thumb moulded edge over two pedestals, all drawers with a pair of original brass ring handles, all standing upon a plinth base with brass castors. Good height! Exceptional quality with a lovely warm original patina. The dimensions are: Height: 87cm (34.3in) Width: 168cm (66.1in) Depth: 97cm (38.2in) This late 18th century, George III period antique solid mahogany desk...
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    18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Desk

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  • 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
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    Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
    A stunning late 18th century, George III period solid mahogany architect's desk. Finished in the round, the top slants up for reading, or cantilevers up for either reading or writing...
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    18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk

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    $18,942
  • Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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    Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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    Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

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  • George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
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    Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
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    George III Mahogany Tambour Desk

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    $5,800
  • Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
    Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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