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A Rare Metamorphic Campaign Military Knee-hole Desk.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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    English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.
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A Rare Metamorphic Campaign Military Knee-hole Desk.

19th century
Description

This highly unusual piece transforms from a knee-hole desk into a complete writing desk/dressing table, everything the Officer would need whilst on campaign. Firstly the centre of the top folds back, then the sides of the top fold to the left and right (these can be further opened to contain documents) this then allows three sprung loaded compartments (one each side and one at the back) to be released and to rise, finally a leather writing surface slides forward and down. The whole desk is constructed from dense Cuban mahogany and retains its original locks, lifting handles and castors. The handles are replacements. 1160 mm wide, 625 mm deep and 915 mm high. Circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA191619
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Description
This highly unusual piece transforms from a knee-hole desk into a complete writing desk/dressing table, everything the Officer would need whilst on campaign. Firstly the centre of the top folds back, then the sides of the top fold to the left and right (these can be further opened to contain documents) this then allows three sprung loaded compartments (one each side and one at the back) to be released and to rise, finally a leather writing surface slides forward and down.
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The whole desk is constructed from dense Cuban mahogany and retains its original locks, lifting handles and castors.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The handles are replacements. 1160 mm wide, 625 mm deep and 915 mm high. Circa 1840

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA191619
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A rare metamorphic campaign military knee-hole desk.
A rare metamorphic campaign military knee-hole desk.
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A rare metamorphic campaign military knee-hole desk.
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