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English Regency Rosewood Writing Table With Elaborate Brass Wire Inlay and Brass Corner Mounts, Circa 1830
$14,500.00
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Description
A handsome English Regency writing table, dating to circa 1830, distinguished by exceptionally figured rosewood veneers, elaborate brass wire inlay, and substantial brass corner mounts. The rectangular top is beautifully framed and fitted with inset panels that emphasize the rich, naturally varied grain of the rosewood.
The frieze incorporates two drawers, each decorated with finely executed scrolling foliate brass inlay and fitted with recessed brass campaign-style pulls. Matching brass corner mounts protect the upper corners, while additional brass-inlaid scrolling ornament continues down the front supports, creating a particularly cohesive and sophisticated decorative scheme.
The desk is supported by broad paneled slab ends, with matching figured rosewood surfaces and finished backs, allowing the piece to be positioned attractively in a room without requiring placement directly against a wall. The architectural form, restrained Regency proportions, exotic rosewood, and extensive brass ornament combine to give the table an unusually luxurious character.
The underside and drawer construction exhibit traditional period cabinetmaking techniques, including hand-cut dovetailed joinery and solid timber components, consistent with an early 19th-century English manufacture.
- Dimensions
- 49.25ʺW × 19ʺD × 30.5ʺH
- Styles
- Regency
- Table Knee Clearance
- 22.5 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition, commensurate with age and use. The rosewood surfaces retain their rich color, figured grain, and original decorative character, with scattered surface scratches, abrasions, minor marks, and age-related wear throughout. The brass wire inlay and corner mounts retain a handsome aged patina, with minor variations and surface wear consistent with age. The top exhibits some light surface wear and finish irregularities, while the drawer interiors and secondary woods show appropriate age-related darkening and wear. The desk remains structurally sound and stable. Traditional hand-cut dovetailed drawer construction and period joinery are present. Minor age-related shrinkage, separations, and imperfections may be visible in the veneer and joints, consistent with an early 19th-century piece. The brass hardware appears appropriately aged. Overall, the condition is very good for its age and preserves the character and authenticity expected of a circa 1830 Regency writing table.
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