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Large Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Leather Partner’s Pedestal Office Desk (circa 1860)

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Yolanda Gray Antiques

A fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany partners desk, allowing two people to work the desk either side, circa 1860, in excellent condition.  The Victorian desk has been fitted with a new top-quality black leather cow hide, decorated with gold tooling, encircled by a bevel moulded mahogany border.  There are three working drawers to both sides of the top section of the desktop, with the central drawer being the largest on both sides. The drawers retain the original working brass lever locks, with working keys.  The drawers are mahogany lined, constructed with hand-dovetail joints and feature quarter beaded interiors (a sign of quality).  The drawer fronts retain their original turned knobs.  Each pedestal comprises three drawers and a cupboard, therefore a total of 12 drawers available. One of the pedestals incorporates a useful pull-out writing slide, situated within one of the pedestal cupboards. Both pedestals also include a locking cupboard to the rear, each with a moulded panel door, opening to reveal a removable / height adjustable shelf.  The pedestals sit on their original moulded plinths, whilst retaining the original castors underneath.  
 
  
 
Dimensions:
 
External Height = 75cm / 29½” / 2ft 5½” 
 
External Width = 167cm / 65¾” / 5ft 5¾”
 
External Depth = 99cm / 39” / 3ft 3”
 
Knee Height = 60cm / 23?” / 11?”
 
Knee width (Pedestals) = 66.7cm / 26¼” / 2ft 2¼” 
 
Knee width (Plinth) = 63cm / 23¾” / 1ft 11¾” 
 
 
 
Condition Report:
 
The desk has been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desktop frame, pedestals and plinths but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The desk incorporates a new top-quality black leather hide, decorated with gold tooling, which is in excellent condition.  The drawer fronts retain their original turned drawer knobs.  Nominal old use marks to the insides of the drawers, with ink stains visible in some drawers.  The drawers run smoothly and close flush to the frame. The drawers incorporate the original working brass lever locks (and key), constructed with hand-dovetail joints and quarter beaded interiors (a sign of quality).   The Victorian mahogany desk stands on its original moulded plinths.  The desk is solid in joint and ready to use.
 
Free UK Delivery*:
 
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 
 
 
 
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:
 
A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you.
 
 
 
International Buyers:
 
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 
 
 
 
About the Seller:
 
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques wh...
Antique #SA1144307, shown on this page, originates from 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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Yolanda Gray Antiques
Cheshire
United Kingdom
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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