DESCRIPTION

An elegant Victorian rosewood writing table by the renowned London cabinet makers Collinson & Lock, dating from the late nineteenth century. The table is finely constructed in richly figured rosewood with delicate brass stringing throughout, reflecting the refined design associated with the firm's work during the Aesthetic Movement.

The rectangular top is inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface above three frieze drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles. Above the writing surface is a raised superstructure supported on spiral-fluted uprights with a pierced brass gallery, providing useful display space whilst maintaining the desk's light and elegant proportions.

The table stands on slender tapering fluted legs united by shaped X-frame stretchers, giving the design both strength and visual balance. The centre drawer bears the maker's stamp for Collinson & Lock, London, together with registration number 6572, confirming its manufacture by one of the finest cabinet-making firms of the Victorian period.

Combining excellent craftsmanship with practical proportions, this is a highly decorative writing table suitable for use as a desk, console or library table.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 96cm

Width: 127cm

Depth: 60cm

Height to underside of frieze: 62cm

CONDITION

The desk is in very good antique condition with the expected light marks, knocks and surface wear commensurate with age and use. The leather writing surface has minor age-related wear and small marks. The brass stringing remains well preserved, the drawers run smoothly, and the table is solid, structurally sound and ready for use.

Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid c.1880

Name: Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid c.1880
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AUTHENTICITY & CONDITION

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As all of our items are antique or vintage, signs of age and use should be expected. Old repairs, knocks, wear, variations in colour and other minor imperfections are often part of a piece’s history and character. Where condition affects its integrity, appearance or usefulness, we will endeavour to make this clear in the description.