18th Century Georgian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk, 1730

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Early Georgian 18th century burr walnut knee hole desk circa 1730.

We are pleased to offer this George ii knee … Read more Early Georgian 18th century burr walnut knee hole desk circa 1730.

We are pleased to offer this George ii knee hole desk made in walnut, complete with it's original patina.

Originally designed as compact writing desks for smaller domestic spaces or bedrooms, they are frequently used today as elegant dressing tables or study centerpieces.

Burr walnut top with cross banding and molded edge.  Pull out brushing slide directly below for extra writing space and knee clearance.  One drawer below the slide and a partially concealed drawer above the knee with fitted compartments.  Bank of 3 equally proportioned drawers flanking the main storage compartment in front of the knee space.  Feather cross banded to all drawer fronts and maintaining it's original brass swan neck handles and escutheons.  Standing on bracket feet.

Much has been done to maintain it's originality, cracking to veneer on top surface which has happened naturally in the wood grain, minor sympathetic restorations, structurally sound and hand polished.  Expected surface marks and natural daylight fading in LINE with a 300 year old piece of furniture.  1missing drawer lock. See less