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Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Desk C.1880
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Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Desk C.1880

19th century
Description

A fine late Victorian walnut writing desk, the beautifully time-worn original inset tooled-leather top set in front of small drawers joined by a central shelf and finished with elegant pierced brass gallery rails. Below, a central frieze drawer is flanked by two deep drawers (each stylized as two), all retaining their original Aesthetic Movement angular brass drop handles on cruciform backplates. The desk is raised on eight slender, turned and fluted legs, terminating in original brass and ceramic castors.

Fitted with original locks stamped “Hobbs & Co. London” and “Nosotti London,” the piece was likely supplied through the Charles Nosotti firm, pointing to a high-quality, late-Victorian London commission.

Very good antique condition with light surface wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place. Supplied with one original working key for all locks.

English, circa 1880

Dimensions

Height: 97 cm

Width: 115 cm

Depth: 54 cm

Desktop Height: 77 cm

Height to Underside of Desk: 61.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220750
Dealers Internal Reference
3566
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Description
A fine late Victorian walnut writing desk, the beautifully time-worn original inset tooled-leather top set in front of small drawers joined by a central shelf and finished with elegant pierced brass gallery rails.
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Below, a central frieze drawer is flanked by two deep drawers (each stylized as two), all retaining their original Aesthetic Movement angular brass drop handles on cruciform backplates.
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The desk is raised on eight slender, turned and fluted legs, terminating in original brass and ceramic castors.

fig 1. A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a leather writing insert, turned legs on castors, multiple drawers, and brass gallery rails on the raised upper shelf.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Desk C.1880

Fitted with original locks stamped “Hobbs & Co. London” and “Nosotti London,” the piece was likely supplied through the Charles Nosotti firm, pointing to a high-quality, late-Victorian London commission.

fig 2. A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a leather writing insert, turned legs on castors, multiple drawers, and brass gallery rails on the raised upper shelf.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Desk C.1880

Very good antique condition with light surface wear. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place. Supplied with one original working key for all locks.

English, circa 1880

Dimensions

Height: 97 cm

Width: 115 cm

Depth: 54 cm

Desktop Height: 77 cm

Height to Underside of Desk: 61.5 cm

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220750
Dealers Internal Ref
3566
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A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a leather writing insert, turned legs on castors, multiple drawers, and brass gallery rails on the raised upper shelf.
Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Desk c.1880
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Late Victorian writing desks from around 1880 typically feature rich timber construction, leather-inset writing surfaces, small upper drawers with brass gallery rails, and turned legs mounted on castors.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, combining them with gilded brass gallery rails, brass drop handles, and dyed leather writing tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction markers including hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass castors, natural timber oxidisation on non-visible surfaces, and original locks.

Position the desk near natural light sources alongside contemporary seating to create a balanced study space that highlights the natural grain and historic silhouette of the wood.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and keeping the desk away from direct heat sources.
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