Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table with Leather Top & Dummy Drawers

A handsome and elegant Early Victorian mahogany writing table of exceptional quality and colour, dating from around 1840. Standing on well-proportioned end supports joined by a turned stretcher, this attractive writing table displays all the craftsmanship associated with the finest cabinet makers of the Victorian period. The richly figured mahogany has developed a wonderful colour and patina over nearly two centuries. The rectangular top retains its attractive green leather writing surface, enhanced by decorative gilt tooling and framed by a beautifully moulded edge, providing both practicality and visual appeal. The table features useful working drawers to the front and matching dummy drawers to the rear, allowing the piece to sit comfortably in the centre of a room as a free-standing desk. The elegant proportions make it equally suitable as a writing desk, study table, laptop desk or sophisticated console table. A versatile antique that combines period character with everyday practicality. Key Features: • Early Victorian period • Circa 1840 • Fine quality mahogany construction • Attractive green leather writing surface • Decorative gilt-tooled leather inset • Beautiful moulded top edge • Elegant end support design • Turned stretcher base • Working drawers to the front • Dummy drawers to the rear • Finished on all sides • Rich colour and patina • Suitable for centre-room placement • Ideal as a writing desk, study table or console table • Strong and sturdy condition “There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.” On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This early Victorian mahogany end-support writing table are a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. Guarantee: This Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock. Hingstons Distance selling policy: Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent. Payment: We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.