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ANTHONY SHORT ANTIQUES

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Very Fine George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Carlton House Writing Table, circa 1790


A magnificent and historically important Carlton House writing table, made in England circa 1790. Of impressive scale and exceptional quality throughout, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most celebrated forms of Georgian cabinet making in superb original condition.


The curved, tiered superstructure is crowned with a pierced brass gallery and fitted with a cluster of small drawers and curved doors. Below, the writing surface is inset with golden brown tooled leather, and the frieze holds one long and two short drawers. In total the desk has eleven oak-lined drawers, each retaining its original carved brass swan neck handles. The locks all work, and the original key is present.


The whole piece is veneered in the finest figured mahogany, with satinwood crossbanding to the drawers. Even the reverse is finished to the highest standard, with magnificent fielded mahogany panels, so the table can be placed in the centre of a room as well as against a wall. It stands on elegant square tapering legs, terminating in brass caps with their original brass box castors.


The mahogany has a rich, warm colour and a deep, untouched patina that only two centuries of careful ownership can produce, set off beautifully by the leather top.


The form takes its name from Carlton House, the palatial London residence of the Prince Regent, later George IV. The Prince was famous for his taste for both French furniture and the finest English cabinet-making, and the desk became closely associated with his establishment. It remains one of the most elegant and desirable designs of the Georgian period.


An ideal piece for a study, library or any refined interior, and one that will be a talking point for generations to come.

  • Period: 1790
    • Price: £12,800.00
    • €15,018 Euro
    • $16,788 US Dollar
  • Location: England
    • Dimensions: H: 98cm (38.58in)
    • W: 150cm (59.06in)
    • D: 84cm (33.07in)