Etsy - YolaGrayAntiques Antique Edwardian Regency Style Inlaid Mahogany & Leather Bow Front Ladies Writing Table Desk By S & H Jewell Of London | Circa 1910
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This is an attractive & superb quality antique Regency style Edwardian inlaid solid mahogany, satinwood & leather bow front ladies writing desk, circa 1901 – 1910, made by the renowned cabinet makers & retailer, S & H Jewell of London. Summary: • Item: Ladies Writing Desk • Circa: 1910 • Period: Edwardian • Wood: Solid mahogany • Cabinet Maker: S & H Jewell • Bow fronted design • Black gold tooled leather • Satinwood floral & string inlay to drawers & frame • Fan marquetry inlay spandrels • 4 working drawers • Oak drawer linings • Hand dovetailed drawer construction • Original circular brass knobs • Tapered inlaid spade legs • Original brass & mug castors • Original polish & patination • Excellent quality • Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland • 14-day free UK returns policy Description: This is an attractive & superb quality antique Regency style Edwardian inlaid solid mahogany, satinwood & leather bow front ladies writing desk, circa 1901 – 1910, made by the renowned cabinet makers & retailer, S & H Jewell of London. Boasting a bow front design, the top of the table features a new black leather with a gold tool perimeter. Below, there is a bank of four hand dovetailed, oak lined drawers which feature top quality satinwood floral inlay to the drawer fronts, bounded by string inlay. The drawer fronts also feature their original circular brass knobs. The writing table also includes a kneehole, which boasts fan marquetry spandrels to either side. The table stands on elegant tapering legs, all of which are decorated with refined satinwood string inlay. The legs terminate on the original brass square collars & mug castors. This is a single piece desk, with excellent proportions. The desk boasts a rich brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour & patination; this can only be achieved through age & years of care & cleaning it has received. This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the home office, drawing room or library. The desk would certainly grace any home or office & is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture. Provenance: S & H Jewell were fine quality cabinet makers, established in London, in 1830. They worked as a family business on their premises at 29-31 Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London, later moving to 26 Parker Street, London, W.C.2. They are recorded as having sold furniture to the Arts & Crafts home, Standen House at East Grinstead in Sussex. Aside from constructing their own furniture, they also restored earlier antiques & sold them on from their London shop. Dimensions: Height = 75.6cm or 29¾" or 2ft 5¾" Width = 95.5cm or 37⅝" or 3ft 1⅝" Depth = 59.9cm or 23⅝" or 1ft 11⅝" Knee Height = 62cm or 24½" or 2ft ½" Knee Width = 29.1cm or 11½" Condition Report: This desk is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the
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