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English Furniture in the Age of Mahogany

Thu, Jun 23, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 37

Late George III Mahogany Writing Table, stamped William Wilkinson

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Stamped: 'WILKINSON LUDGATE HILL' and numbered '7682'.

With leather inset writing surface, on casters. 

28 1/2 x 6 ft. x 40 1/2 in.

Note:  William Wilkinson began trading at 14 Ludgate Hill, London in 1808. The stamp on this desk was used until circa 1820.

 

Condition

Stamped leather inset top faded with scuffs, stains and marks. Molding on drawers and along edge of desk missing in places. Scratches, nicks and small age cracks to the wooden surface. Age cracks to some drawer bottoms. In generally good condition. Structurally sound. Good scale, handsome piece. 

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.