George III Rosewood Library Partner's Desk

An early-18th century English walnut secrétaire kneehole desk. George I-period (1714-1727), circa 1720. Of exceptional waxed honey colour 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 (secretaire) drawer distinguishes this antique walnut kneehole desk...

A George III-period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top. Late-18th century, circa 1780. With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide. Raised on its original bracket feet. Nb. This has the unusual feature of a caddy top. Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons. This very useful Georgian bachelor, or bachelor's, chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes...

A fine and rare English revolving drum-top library table in mahogany, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1770. This is a rare, compact form of a George lll-period drum-top library table in superb condition, retaining excellent colour and patina throughout. The circular top fitted with green leather insert with gilt-embossed border rotates. The six working drawers retain their original brass handles - some of these frieze drawers with subdivisions for monies/ documents - faced with ivory numbers 1-6. The fully-rotating top retaining its original internal steel castors, raised on a cabinet base with a locking cupboard - with original lock, period key and original brass pull - and a shelf within. The moulded panel above a generous plinth. These are sometimes referred to as 'rent' tables when they have a recess for depositing cash. This library table has divisions in secure drawers fulfilling much the same purpose of receiving rent from an Estate's tenant(s). The base would typically contain larger account books...

A late 18th century George III period brass-bound mahogany wine cooler, on its original detachable stand of four tapering legs terminating in brass cappings and castors. With apparently original side-carrying handles, the interior has its original lead lining and drainage tap. In very good condition with excellent color and patina. Ca 1790. With its fitted glass top, it can be used as a small antique side...

English Georgian style mahogany partner's desk with kneehole design surrounded by drawers and 3 section leather top.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface...

19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece that embodies styles influenced by the three greatest eras of human endeavor! The u...

This is a fine antique George III flame mahogany inlaid and crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1810 in date. The desk is made from beautiful flame mahogany with highly deco...