19th Century Regency writing desk

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  1. ElleBelle

    ElleBelle New Member

    I have a Regency writing desk from the UK, I think circa 1855, similar to this photo. I would like to find out the purpose of the trim/moulding that runs along the top of the back and sides of the desk. I have seen it referred to as a "gallery back and sides" but I have no idea what its original purpose was and would like to find out, if anybody knows. Thanks!

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    ElleBelle, Apr 20, 2019
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    so stuff don't fall off a busy desk.............. I would think !:)
     
    komokwa, Apr 20, 2019
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  3. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    I agree with Komo ... Joy.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree with komo and Joy.:)
    The desk you showed is beautiful, and welcome to Antiquers.
     
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  5. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi ElleBelle!

    Welcome to Antiquers...........
     
    judy, Apr 20, 2019
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  6. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    @ElleBelle - I'm sure folks here would rather view the desk you have instead of "a similiar to" photo.
     
    wiscbirddog, Apr 20, 2019
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  7. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    WELCOME ElleBelle !!! ... Joy.
     
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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Yup - simply stops stuff sliding off.
     
    Ownedbybear, Apr 20, 2019
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Oh, and if it's 1855, it isn't Regency.
     
    Ownedbybear, Apr 20, 2019
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  10. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Like the inkwell!!!
     
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    As noted above, an 1855 desk would be considered Victorian era (1837-1901,) not Regency.

    Debora
     
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