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 co...