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A Handsome Mid C19th Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Good Practical Scale and Proportions
M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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A Handsome Mid C19th Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Good Practical Scale and Proportions

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

A handsome mid C19th mahogany pedestal desk of good practical scale and proportions.

A good quality nine-drawer mahogany pedestal desk fitted with a high quality replacement scarlet-red leather writing surface with both ‘blind’ and gilt-tooled border .

Retaining all original turned mahogany knob-pull handles to the drawer fronts together with brass escutcheons and fitted with high quality “Hobbs & Co. London” stamped brass locks. The drawers having moulded edge surrounds , the pedestals fitted with castors beneath the plinth bases , the top with a ‘thumb-moulded’ edge .

Constructed in the traditional manner in three parts for ease of movement and transportation . Of free-standing form with polished surfaces all around.

In excellent condition having been sympathetically and skilfully restored approximately 20 years ago . Minor marks and dents commensurate with age , use and purpose. Some historic marks and minor scratches to leather writing surface . Rich ,consistent colour and patina to the mahogany .

H 32”

W 60”

D 30”

England c.1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090823
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 249
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
A handsome mid C19th mahogany pedestal desk of good practical scale and proportions.
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A good quality nine-drawer mahogany pedestal desk fitted with a high quality replacement scarlet-red leather writing surface with both ‘blind’ and gilt-tooled border.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A mid-19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring a red leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles.
fig 1. A Handsome Mid C19th Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Good Practical Scale and Proportions

Retaining all original turned mahogany knob-pull handles to the drawer fronts together with brass escutcheons and fitted with high quality “Hobbs & Co. London” stamped brass locks. The drawers having moulded edge surrounds , the pedestals fitted with castors beneath the plinth bases , the top with a ‘thumb-moulded’ edge .

fig 2. A mid-19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring a red leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles.
fig 2. A Handsome Mid C19th Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Good Practical Scale and Proportions

Constructed in the traditional manner in three parts for ease of movement and transportation . Of free-standing form with polished surfaces all around.

In excellent condition having been sympathetically and skilfully restored approximately 20 years ago . Minor marks and dents commensurate with age , use and purpose. Some historic marks and minor scratches to leather writing surface . Rich ,consistent colour and patina to the mahogany .

H 32”

W 60”

D 30”

England c.1850

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090823
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 249
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Handsome Mid C19th Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Good Practical Scale and Proportions

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A mid-19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring a red leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles.
A handsome mid C19th mahogany pedestal desk of good practical scale and proportions
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A pedestal desk is a free-standing writing desk consisting of a flat writing surface supported by two vertical columns of drawers, known as pedestals, which flank a central kneehole space.

Mid-19th-century desks were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass lock escutcheons, and gilt-tooled leather or hide writing inserts.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer construction, original wooden knob handles or brass drawer pulls, period lock mechanisms, and natural signs of age to the timber grain and leather surface.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or study, contrasting the rich mahogany tones with modern desk illumination, structured stationery accessories, and an upholstered contemporary desk chair.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax along the grain twice yearly. Protect the leather inset by treating it periodically with a specialized leather conditioner to maintain flexibility.
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