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Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
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  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
  • Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk c.1880 | Ref. no. A4405 | Regent Antiques
Ref: A4405
Price: £2,050.00
This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date. The rectangular top...

This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date.

The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black blind tooled leather writing surface with two capacious drawers in the frieze.
 
This functional and elegant table is supported by four tapered, turned legs with acanthus carved decoration which terminate in brass castors.
 
This is a top quality antique writing table, crafted in the typical Gillows style and featuring a delicately banded birdseye maple writing surface which is worthy of detailed inspection.

Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
 


Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 cm x Width 92 cm x Depth 68 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches

Our reference: A4405

Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Birdseye Maple 
occurs primarily in Sugar Maple and is a very hard wood with divergent grain structure caused by the presence of the Birdseyes.

In the days when all furniture was made essentially by hand, Birdseye Maple was used by only the most capable cabinetmakers. These artisans had developed the tools and skills to work and finish Birdseye Maple successfully. Antique furniture made out of Birdseye Maple is rare and beautiful.

The divergent grain that makes Birdseye Maple beautiful also makes it difficult to work. Early woodworking machines ran at low rpms and had only 2 knives per cutterhead. This often produced Birdseye surfaces that were chipped and torn. It took many hours of hand planing and scraping to get these surfaces to a high sheen.

This limited the use of Birdseye maple to projects whose value could justify the extra labour cost. Examples of this are fine furniture and musical instruments.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 cm x Width 92 cm x Depth 68 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches

Shipping:

We ship worldwide and delivery within the London M25 is free of charge.

A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase.

UK shipping times are typically 3-5 business days.

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Delivery and return policy:

We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply.

In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item.

The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition.

Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses.

Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom, and we are not responsible for any delays in shipping or in the customs procedures of any jurisdiction, which are completely beyond our control.

Please be advised that claims for damage with certain carriers can sometimes take several months to resolve, and we would be grateful for your patience and cooperation throughout the process.

Returns will be processed and refunds issued within 2-3 business days of receipt.

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