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Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

1900 - 1920

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Description

Summary:

• Item: Walnut Roll Top Desk

• Circa: 1910

• Period: Edwardian

• Wood: Red Walnut

• Cabinetmaker: Angus of London, UK

• Provenance: England, United Kingdom

• Width: 4½ft

• Comprehensive interior

• Freestanding / centre room desk

• “S” shaped design

• Solid red walnut fielded panels

• Original drawer cup handles & interior brass label holders

• Comprehensive set of new labels

• 12 internal drawers

• 13 internal open compartments / pigeonholes

• 2 posting slots to tambour

• 2 pull out writing slide supports

• 7 graduated drawers to pedestals

• Large filing drawer (right pedestal)

• Central drawer between pedestals

• Central modesty board

• Original working locks and key

• Excellent original condition

• Dismantles for easy access into houses

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-days UK returns policy

This is an exhibition quality antique English 4½ft wide freestanding Edwardian red walnut roll top desk, with twin pedestals, by Angus of London, circa 1910, boasting a comprehensive interior, in excellent original condition. It is rare to see rolltop desks made from red walnut; they are usually made from oak or mahogany and it makes this Edwardian roll top a very sought-after office desk.

The desk has been constructed from the best quality red walnut and the exterior of the desk features well-pronounced fielded (bevel edged) walnut panels. The number of small drawers within the top section of the desk denotes the quality of the desk and status of its owner. This desk features 12 internal drawers and 13 pigeonholes to the top section.

Condition Report:

This is an exhibition quality antique English 4½ft wide freestanding Edwardian red walnut roll top desk, with twin pedestals, by Angus of London, circa 1910, boasting a comprehensive interior, in excellent original condition. The desk has been cleaned and French polished

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main desk-top. There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and insides of the drawers (see photos) and plinths. The tambour incorporates a working barrel lock, with a working key. When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the lock, this will lock the drawers in the pedestals below. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks).

The roll top desk retains all its internal brass label holders and turned knobs. While none of the original labels survive, an updated, extended set of labels has been produced to fit the label holders; these are brand new and free from damage. It is rare to see an Edwardian rolltop desk displaying such quality in such good condition. This pedestal desk is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

Ref. 103415

Physical Dimensions

Height

126cm (49.61")

Width

136cm (53.54")

Depth

84cm (33.07")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1066531

Dealers Internal Reference

103415

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

Summary:

• Item: Walnut Roll Top Desk

• Circa: 1910

• Period: Edwardian

• Wood: Red Walnut

• Cabinetmaker: Angus of London, UK

• Provenance: England, United Kingdom

• Width: 4½ft

• Comprehensive interior

• Freestanding / centre room desk

fig 1. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 1. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

• “S” shaped design

• Solid red walnut fielded panels

• Original drawer cup handles & interior brass label holders

• Comprehensive set of new labels

• 12 internal drawers

• 13 internal open compartments / pigeonholes

fig 2. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 2. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

• 2 posting slots to tambour

• 2 pull out writing slide supports

• 7 graduated drawers to pedestals

• Large filing drawer (right pedestal)

• Central drawer between pedestals

• Central modesty board

• Original working locks and key

fig 3. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 3. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

• Excellent original condition

• Dismantles for easy access into houses

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-days UK returns policy

This is an exhibition quality antique English 4½ft wide freestanding Edwardian red walnut roll top desk, with twin pedestals, by Angus of London, circa 1910, boasting a comprehensive interior, in excellent original condition.

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It is rare to see rolltop desks made from red walnut; they are usually made from oak or mahogany and it makes this Edwardian roll top a very sought-after office desk.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

fig 4. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 4. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

The desk has been constructed from the best quality red walnut and the exterior of the desk features well-pronounced fielded (bevel edged) walnut panels. The number of small drawers within the top section of the desk denotes the quality of the desk and status of its owner. This desk features 12 internal drawers and 13 pigeonholes to the top section.

fig 5. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 5. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

Condition Report:

fig 6. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 6. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main desk-top. There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and insides of the drawers (see photos) and plinths. The tambour incorporates a working barrel lock, with a working key. When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the lock, this will lock the drawers in the pedestals below. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks).

fig 7. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 7. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

The roll top desk retains all its internal brass label holders and turned knobs. While none of the original labels survive, an updated, extended set of labels has been produced to fit the label holders; these are brand new and free from damage. It is rare to see an Edwardian rolltop desk displaying such quality in such good condition. This pedestal desk is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 8. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 8. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands

fig 9. Antique English Edwardian 4½ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910) — fig 9. Antique English Edwardian 4½Ft Red Walnut Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk by Angus of London (Circa 1910)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

Ref. 103415