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ANTIQUE #SA1216962

Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Kneehole Desk With Fitted Stationery Drawers & Writing Slides

£2,850    $3,820    €3,338
A superb antique Victorian freestanding mahogany pedestal kneehole desk of exceptional quality and impressive proportions. Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany with a rich warm colour throughout, the desk is surmounted by a finely tooled green leather writing surface framed by a decorative gilt border.
 
The desk is arranged with nine drawers retaining their original brass handles and features a pair of pull-out writing slides providing additional working space when required. Of particular interest are the two fitted stationery drawers which retain their original compartmented interiors complete with lidded divisions and period labels. These sophisticated fittings were designed for the organised storage of correspondence, postage stamps, seals, writing instruments and other valuable desk accessories, reflecting the importance of written communication during the Victorian period. The survival of these original internal fittings greatly enhances both the historical interest and...
Antique ID: SA1216962
Item: Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Pedestal Kneehole Desk With Fitted Stationery Drawers & Writing Slides - (reference SA1216962)
Buying direct from seller: London City Antiques
£2,850



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Antique SA1216962 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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