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ANTIQUE #SA1117768

Antique Burr Walnut Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Hingstons of Wilton

Antique Burr Walnut Ormolu Pedestal Desk
 
Here we are delighted to offer you this magnificent Antique Burr Walnut Ormolu Pedestal Desk that was made circa 1880.
 
It was probably made in the workshops of Holland & sons, a prestige firm of cabinetmakers.
 
This desk is made in the 3 parts, consisting of a pair of pedestals and the top.
 
It is made of burr walnut with inlaid panels to the drawer fronts, edged by a banding of kingwood.
 
The top with turret corners and having a fine inset hide leather writing surface with blind tooling.
 
Adding to the sheer magnificence of this desk are large gilt mounts of classical figures, as well as fine gilt cast mouldings around the drawers and plinth.
 
Imagine the wealthy owners of this desk writing letters to their loved ones as they sat at this desk. No doubt recounting the amazing events going on in Great Britain and around the world at the time.
 
Owning this desk will give you much pleasure and look superb in your home.
 
130cms wide 51ins
 
65cms deep 25 1/4ins
 
77cms high 30 1/4ins
 
61.5cms floor to underside of desk 241/4ins
 
All Measurements are as accurate as possible
 
Delivery
 
UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
 
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Antique Burr Walnut Ormolu Pedestal Desk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
 
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
 
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This Antique Burr Walnut Ormolu Pedestal De...
Antique #SA1117768, shown on this page, originates from 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1880
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Hingstons of Wilton
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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