Contact Seller
Peter J. Martin Antiques
Tel07894 814931Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 7894 814931
Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table
An elegant and superb quality rosewood and brass inlaid writing table by the esteemed makers Collinson & Lock, of inverted break front form with concave centre drawer flanked by two further drawers, raised on elegant turned and carved legs united by shaped stretchers. The inset leather top is of genuine hand-stained cow hide with gilt and blind tooling.
This writing table is finished to the rear allowing it to free-stand in a room.
Bears makers’ stamp to the centre drawer ‘Collinson & Lock, London, 6316’. The locks are stamped for ‘S. Hall & Son, Birmingham’.
Height 30” (76cm) Width 50” (127cm) Depth 24” (61cm)
About Collinson & Lock:
The firm of Collinson & Lock was established in London in the third quarter of the nineteenth century with the partnership of F.G. Collinson and G.J. Lock, former employees of Jackson & Graham.
The company quickly achieved both commercial success and a leading position in the field of design. Influential designers of the 'Art Movement' including T.E.Collcutt, J Moyr-Smith and Stephen Webb were employed by the company and E.W. Godwin was held on a retainer to produce exclusive designs for the company from 1872 to 1874.
In 1871 the firm issued an impressive illustrated catalogue of 'Artistic Furniture', with plates by J. Moyr-Smith, assistant to Christopher Dresser, and in 1873 was trading from extensive newly built premises in St Bride Street.
As well as providing antique furniture for important commissions such as the Law Courts and the Savoy Theatre, they exhibited at many of the International Exhibitions of the period. At the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1878, they exhibited a number of items designed by E. W. Godwin. International recognition for their use of fine rosewood and intricate Italianate arabesques was to soon follow. This form of decoration clearly points toward the involvement of Stephen Webb, Collinson & Locks chief designer who was later appointed Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art.
The firm was taken over by Gillows in 1897.
Condition & Details of Restoration:
This item is in excellent original structural condition. The polish has been revived and the leather insets replaced, by our own restorers, by hand in the traditional manner. There are minor old marks under the polish in our opinion the photographs are representative. The copper handles are original, but were most likely originally brass plated which has since worn away.
SellerPeter J. Martin Antiques
View all stock from
Peter J. Martin Antiques
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Vinery, Poling,
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
Tel : 07894 814931
Non UK callers : +44 7894 814931
Get directions to Peter J. Martin Antiques
This writing table is finished to the rear allowing it to free-stand in a room.
Bears makers’ stamp to the centre drawer ‘Collinson & Lock, London, 6316’. The locks are stamped for ‘S. Hall & Son, Birmingham’.
Height 30” (76cm) Width 50” (127cm) Depth 24” (61cm)
About Collinson & Lock:
The firm of Collinson & Lock was established in London in the third quarter of the nineteenth century with the partnership of F.G. Collinson and G.J. Lock, former employees of Jackson & Graham.
The company quickly achieved both commercial success and a leading position in the field of design. Influential designers of the 'Art Movement' including T.E.Collcutt, J Moyr-Smith and Stephen Webb were employed by the company and E.W. Godwin was held on a retainer to produce exclusive designs for the company from 1872 to 1874.
In 1871 the firm issued an impressive illustrated catalogue of 'Artistic Furniture', with plates by J. Moyr-Smith, assistant to Christopher Dresser, and in 1873 was trading from extensive newly built premises in St Bride Street.
As well as providing antique furniture for important commissions such as the Law Courts and the Savoy Theatre, they exhibited at many of the International Exhibitions of the period. At the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1878, they exhibited a number of items designed by E. W. Godwin. International recognition for their use of fine rosewood and intricate Italianate arabesques was to soon follow. This form of decoration clearly points toward the involvement of Stephen Webb, Collinson & Locks chief designer who was later appointed Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art.
The firm was taken over by Gillows in 1897.
Condition & Details of Restoration:
This item is in excellent original structural condition. The polish has been revived and the leather insets replaced, by our own restorers, by hand in the traditional manner. There are minor old marks under the polish in our opinion the photographs are representative. The copper handles are original, but were most likely originally brass plated which has since worn away.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 19/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1870.
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Rosewood
Origin English
Maker Collinson and Lock
Item code as161a876
Status Sold
£2850.00
$3609.53
€3409.46
$
€
Conversion rates as of 19/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Peter J. Martin Antiques
The Vinery, Poling,
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
Tel : 07894 814931
Non UK callers : +44 7894 814931
Get directions to Peter J. Martin Antiques
You may also be interested in
Antique Mahogany Writing Table - Dressing
Antique Mahogany Writing Dressing table
Late Victorian Chinese Chippendale-Style Desk
Antique Victorian Satinwood Leather Top Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Heal's Art Deco Walnut Corner Desk / Side Table
Victorian Mahogany, Round Cornered, Pedestal Desk
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Desk Circa 1910
Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk
Arts & Crafts Walnut Writing Desk and Games Table
Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Desk