Gravener Antiques

Description

A superb mahogany Gothic revival desk. Beautifully constructed, this desk stands on short cabriole legs with pad feet and castors. To either side of the knee-hole there are cluster columns, carved panels ( concealing drawers and sliding trays) and blind fretwork to the drawer fronts. The ends and back are further decorated with parquetry panels and fretwork. The top has a molded and banded edge and an inset vellum green leather writing surface with gilt and blind tooling. The desk also has a full compliment of working Bramah locks and two keys. A very high quality piece in terms of materials used and craftsmanship. In very good and original condition. 790mm high, 1090mm wide and 650mm deep. English. Circa 1890.

N.B. Illustrations of the desk can be seen in Chippendale's "The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker’s Director" Third edition, plate 76.
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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