C19th Mahogany Naval or Military Campaign Pedestal Desk .

C19th mahogany naval or military campaign pedestal desk .

Constructed in 3 parts for ease of movement and transportation , having a long drawer to the top section probably for maps and charts , each pedestal fitted with 3 drawers . All drawers fitted with inset rectangular plate brass handles , all bearing the ‘broad arrow’ stamp of ‘The War Department’ . All drawers fitted with brass locks and escutcheons, keys lacking.

The top fitted with its original inset black oil-cloth writing surface , and having an unusual detachable and brass-hinged folding three-quarter mahogany gallery upstand .

Each pedestal raised on shaped turned feet and having polished panel backs .

In excellent original condition, with some marks, wear and dents commensurate with age , use and purpose.

A desk of practical scale and proportions , having an evocative history and appeal .

Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 31”

W 44”

D 22”

England c.1860

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