A Very Rare Mahogany Desk By James Mein Of Kelso
Stock No
35808
2013
- £5,250.00
- €6,127 Euro
- $7,112 US Dollar
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Item Description
Circa 1820. A rare and unusual labelled mahogany desk by ‘James Mein of Kelso,’ the tall back with 3 shelves, the top has a ¾ shaped gallery, each tier supported on turned balustrades with a solid mahogany polished back, the writing surface with side shaped gallery with scrolling, the front with one short drawer flanked by a pair of deeper drawers, the right-hand drawer with the trade, the table rests on four classic ‘Mein of Kelso’ legs with foliate carved caps and bases, turned, fluted and tapering, with a brass cup and castors beneath.
James Mein of Kelso had amongst his clients, The Duke of Roxburgh, and supplied furniture to the Duke for his home at Floors Castle Kelso.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Dimensions
H: 138cm W: 170cm D: 56cm
Period
Circa 1820
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)131 5537286
+44 (0)7836 283669
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