This is an antique insurance agent''s desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Established as a sister company to the Ocean, Railway and General Accident Assurance Company in 1890, the maritime assurance subsidiary Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation was in business until 2005, having become a part of the Commercial Union in 1910.
Fascinatingly original desk tidy, with an appealing period charm
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn commensurate with age
Select stocks present rich russet hues and fine grain interest
Handwritten to the front fascia with the company name
Arranged as a quartet of graduated letter slides
Dressed to the base with a protective green baize
This is an appealing antique insurance agent''s desk tidy, with a period maritime interest. Delivered ready for the desktop.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'''')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'''')
Max Height: 23cm
...(9'''')
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Our Ref: 24514
What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviewsInternal Reference: 24514
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1085984
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 23cm (9.1inches)Width is 37.5cm (14.8inches)Depth is 11cm (4.3inches)
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