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ANTIQUE #SA1090046

Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

£2,950    $3,873    €3,524
 
This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
 
Superb showpiece desk, with fully finished form and attractive appearance
 
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
 
Warm biscuit hues accentuate the finely figured Oak stocks
 
Substantial, single piece nature being rare and unusual
 
Presented as a wide desktop with inset drawer boxes, over two banks of four graduated drawers
 
Original brown leather skiver inlaid to the top, embossed with scrolled fan border
 
Trio of drawers across the apron, each dressed with small brass pulls
 
Deeply formed fascia accentuated with chased arcade moulding in relief
 
Distinctive narrow kneehole, furnished with shaped apron brackets
 
Set within each pedestal, the lower drawers dressed with brass drop handles
 
Brass-lined locks to each fascia — untested, key absent
 
Middle drawer presents a maker''s plaque for Merryweather & Sons - Holloway, London
 
The whole standing upon shaped bracket feet, with fully panelled back
 
This is a striking antique single-piece pedestal desk, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive showpiece nature. A treat of late Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for central room placement. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office.
 
Dimensions:
 
Max Width: 135.5cm (53.25'''')
 
Max Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'''')
 
Max Height: 75.5cm (29.75'''')
 
Skiver Width: 121cm (47.75'''')
 
Skiver Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'''')
 
Kneehole Width: 36cm (14.25'''')
 
Kneehole Height: 61.5cm (24.25'''')
 
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Antique #SA1090046, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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