In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The quality of the construction and excellent timbers used leads us to believe it was most likely made to be used on a ship and would have been a multi purpose piece for storing clothes and documents as well as using as a desk or dressing table.
The top part contains two short over one long drawer and the bottom part contains four small drawers around a central cupboard, set back into the kneehole. Each drawer has its original turned wooden knob.
It is in good original condition. The drawers open smoothly and are generally clean and tidy inside. There are signs of age and use, some small knocks and marks and a few old repairs but nothing untoward. The top is made from one solid slab of mahogany and this has slightly warped at one end (see photo) but it isn't detrimental and the whole piece still displays well. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member
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Victorian Mahogany Naval Two Part Kneehole Captains Desk
