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A GEORGE II KNEEHOLE DESK
england , circa 1730 - 1740
An exceptionally fine early 18th century George II period walnut and pollard oak kneehole desk with brushing slide and secret compartments. The moulded top veneered in book-matched panels of pollard oak, feather-banded and cross-banded with walnut detailing.
The oak lined drawers similarly veneered, each with original locks and gilt-brass back plates and handles. The central recessed cupboard door with original hinges and escutcheon below a hidden freize drawer. The cupboard secured in place but removeable, pulling forward to reveal the hidden compartments behind. The sides veneered in book-matched walnut. Raised on shaped original bracket feet.
Superb colour and patina throughout.
The oak lined drawers similarly veneered, each with original locks and gilt-brass back plates and handles. The central recessed cupboard door with original hinges and escutcheon below a hidden freize drawer. The cupboard secured in place but removeable, pulling forward to reveal the hidden compartments behind. The sides veneered in book-matched walnut. Raised on shaped original bracket feet.
Superb colour and patina throughout.
Stock number
S09.54
dimensions
Height: 31¹/₈ in (79 cm)
Width: 29¹/₈ in (74 cm)
Depth: 18⁷/₈ in (48 cm)
Width: 29¹/₈ in (74 cm)
Depth: 18⁷/₈ in (48 cm)
An exceptionally fine early 18th century George II period walnut and pollard oak kneehole desk with brushing slide and secret compartments. The moulded top veneered in book-matched panels of pollard oak, feather-banded and cross-banded with walnut detailing.
The oak lined drawers similarly veneered, each with original locks and gilt-brass back plates and handles. The central recessed cupboard door with original hinges and escutcheon below a hidden freize drawer. The cupboard secured in place but removeable, pulling forward to reveal the hidden compartments behind. The sides veneered in book-matched walnut. Raised on shaped original bracket feet.
Superb colour and patina throughout.
The oak lined drawers similarly veneered, each with original locks and gilt-brass back plates and handles. The central recessed cupboard door with original hinges and escutcheon below a hidden freize drawer. The cupboard secured in place but removeable, pulling forward to reveal the hidden compartments behind. The sides veneered in book-matched walnut. Raised on shaped original bracket feet.
Superb colour and patina throughout.
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