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A mid-Victorian free-standing walnut writing table by Holland and Sons

Creator: Holland & Sons (Attributed)
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A mid-Victorian free-standing walnut writing table by Holland and Sons, the rectangular top with two frieze drawers, raised on turned, tapering cylindrical legs, with the original knobs and castors, stamped ‘Holland & Sons’. English, 1875. Footnote: Holland and Sons of London were first recorded in 1815 as Taprell and Holland. Under the management of William Holland, a relative of the famous Regency architect Henry Holland, they became cabinetmakers and upholsterers to Queen Victoria; their first commission being Osborne House in 1845. Granted the Royal Warrant in 1846, the company went on to supply Windsor Castle, Balmoral and also the new Houses of Parliament. In 1851 they exhibited at the Great Exhibition and were represented at all the major exhibitions thereafter.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Walnut
Condition:	Good. Good
Creation Date:	1875
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	qziblyxhnryc
Incollect Reference #:	402433

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art

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