Antique Furniture Direct has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
The desk surface with a green leather insert with gold tooling over a single frieze drawer. It stands on fluted square tapered legs culminating in spade feet. In a well figured mahogany with a rich patina. Would make an attractive hall table, side table or desk for a laptop. It has a working lock and key to the drawer and stationary cabinet top. A quality piece stamped with makers initials “CVS” to the underside of one leg.
Cornelius Vincent Smith was first listed in The Furniture Gazette in 1891 as, “the well-known upholstering manufacturer and art furniture maker” He was especially well known for his chairs. He had workshops in North West London at Osnaburgh Street and later at Hampstead Road.
Construction/Wood:
Mahogany
Condition Report:
Solid and sturdy. Nice patina to the wood. Marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age. Some old (solid) splits to the top where the veneer has cracked (see photos).
Dimensions:
Width Closed: 62cm
Width Leaves Open: 100cm
Depth: 47cm
Height to Front: 73cm
Height to Back: 86cm
Drawer Internal Height: 7cm x Width: 48cm x Depth: 27cm
Antique Furniture Direct has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Small Antique Mahogany Lady’s Writing Desk by CV Smith
