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A Late Victorian Quarter-sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk
Pear Tree Antiques
for sale €4,973     $5,398
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A Late Victorian Quarter-sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk

19th century
Description

An exceptional and unique Late Victorian Quarter-Sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk. The top section is fitted with sixteen shallow drawers either side of a cupboard with a single shelve. The base has eleven drawers and a cupboard within the kneehole. All beautifully carved and with solid brass handles.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Collectors Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233215
Dealers Internal Reference
HFPP1306
Description
An exceptional and unique Late Victorian Quarter-Sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk.
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The top section is fitted with sixteen shallow drawers either side of a cupboard with a single shelve.
Pear Tree Antiques

The base has eleven drawers and a cupboard within the kneehole. All beautifully carved and with solid brass handles.

fig 1. A late Victorian quarter-sawn oak collectors desk featuring carved pedestals, multiple shallow drawer tiers, a central cupboard, and a top spindle gallery.
fig 1. A Late Victorian Quarter-sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk

Delivery to Mainland UK included in the price. Worldwide shipping

arranged.

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

fig 2. A late Victorian quarter-sawn oak collectors desk featuring carved pedestals, multiple shallow drawer tiers, a central cupboard, and a top spindle gallery.
fig 2. A Late Victorian Quarter-sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Collectors Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233215
Dealers Internal Ref
HFPP1306
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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Archive I A late Victorian quarter-sawn oak collectors desk featuring carved pedestals, multiple shallow drawer tiers, a central cupboard, and a top spindle gallery.

A Late Victorian Quarter-sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk

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Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian quarter-sawn oak collectors desk featuring carved pedestals, multiple shallow drawer tiers, a central cupboard, and a top spindle gallery.
A late Victorian Quarter-Sawn Oak Professional / Collectors Desk
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A late Victorian quarter-sawn oak collectors desk featuring carved pedestals, multiple shallow drawer tiers, a central cupboard, and a top spindle gallery.
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A Victorian collectors desk is a specialised writing desk constructed during the late nineteenth century, featuring multiple shallow drawers and compartments. These desks were designed to store and display organised collections such as coins, botanical specimens, or geological samples alongside a standard writing surface.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as quarter-sawn oak, mahogany, or walnut. They often feature brass hardware, including drop handles and escutcheons, as well as carved timber panels and hand-cut drawer construction.

Authentic late Victorian pieces display hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetail joints, original brass fitments with natural surface oxidisation, and medullary ray flecks characteristic of quarter-sawn oak. Tool marks on drawer bottoms and unpolished back panels also indicate genuine age.

Place the desk as a focal point in a home office or library setting paired with clean modern lighting and neutral backdrop tones. The extensive drawer space offers practical organisation for contemporary stationery, tools, or small collectibles.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the grain to preserve the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent wood shrinkage or splitting.
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