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Superior 19thc Oak " Lions Head" Desk
Mike Melody Antiques
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Superior 19thc Oak " Lions Head" Desk

19th century
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From a local home a really good and useful 19thc " lion,s head" desk dating around 1880.

It is in pristine condition with a green insert leather top.

All drawers are oak lined .

It measures 137cms long 75cms h and 70cms deep.

The carving of the heads aee particulary crisp. Fully finished at the back so it will free stand.

The leather is perfect see pic

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Established in 1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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Description
From a local home a really good and useful 19thc " lion,s head" desk dating around 1880.

It is in pristine condition with a green insert leather top.

All drawers are oak lined .

It measures 137cms long 75cms h and 70cms deep.

fig 1. A 19th-century carved oak pedestal desk featuring carved lion mask drawer pulls, relief acanthus leaves, and twin pedestals flanking a central kneehole.
fig 1. Superior 19thc Oak " Lions Head" Desk

The carving of the heads aee particulary crisp. Fully finished at the back so it will free stand.

The leather is perfect see pic

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in 1977 in chester

UK delivery included

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A 19th-century carved oak pedestal desk featuring carved lion mask drawer pulls, relief acanthus leaves, and twin pedestals flanking a central kneehole.

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Mike Melody Antiques

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A 19th-century carved oak pedestal desk featuring carved lion mask drawer pulls, relief acanthus leaves, and twin pedestals flanking a central kneehole.
SUPERIOR 19THC OAK " LIONS HEAD" DESK
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A 19th-century carved oak pedestal desk featuring carved lion mask drawer pulls, relief acanthus leaves, and twin pedestals flanking a central kneehole.
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Victorian carved oak pedestal desks are defined by twin pedestals containing drawers, a central kneehole, and detailed relief carvings such as lion masks, acanthus foliage, or mythological motifs popularised during the Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival eras.

These pieces were constructed primarily from solid European or English oak, often incorporating secondary timbers such as pine or mahogany for internal drawer linings, secured with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved decorative details, hand-cut dovetail drawer construction, carved wooden pulls integrated directly into drawer fronts, and natural wear or oxidisation around timber joints.

Balance the visual weight of dark carved oak by pairing it with neutral wall tones, minimalist contemporary lighting, and modern leather seating to create a focused study space.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth, clean carved crevices using a soft-bristled brush, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain annually to preserve the finish.
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