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Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C

Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
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  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
  • Vintage Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 20th C | Ref. no. A5297 | Regent Antiques
Ref: A5297
Price: £2,250.00
This is a beautiful vintage  birdeye maple writing table in the manner of Gillows, ,mid 20th century in date. This...
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This is a beautiful vintage  birdeye maple writing table in the manner of Gillows, ,mid 20th century in date.

This gorgeous desk is crafted from beautiful birdseye maple and walnut. The shaped top features a striking inset red leather writing surface that has been hand tooled and gilded.

The table has two drawers in the frieze and stands on turned and carvered solid walnut legs.

It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room.

Gillows was an 18th Century English furniture maker who has been credited with creating some of the finest mahogany furniture in England.
 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
 



Dimensions in cm:

Height 77 cm x Width 126 cm x Depth 73.5 cm

Height 62 cm  - Knee Height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 2 inches x Depth 2 foot, 5 inches

Height 2 foot - Knee Height

Our reference: A5297

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

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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.

Walnut
The Walnut woods are probably the most recognisable and popular of all the exotic woods, having been used in furniture making for many centuries. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable.
 

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Dimensions in cm:

Height 77 cm x Width 126 cm x Depth 73.5 cm

Height 62 cm  - Knee Height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 2 inches x Depth 2 foot, 5 inches

Height 2 foot - Knee Height

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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.

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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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