Victorian Oak & Leather Pedestal Desk (Circa 1880)

Here is an example of a good quality antique Victorian oak and leather freestanding pedestal desk, circa 1880.

Summary:

• Circa: 1880

• Period: Late Victorian

• Wood: Oak

• Size: 4ft 6” wide x 2ft 6” deep

• Item: Freestanding desk

• Brown & gold tool leather top

• Thumb moulded edging desktop

• 9 working drawers

• Brass key escutcheons

• Brass back-plate escutcheons

• Swan neck brass handles

• Hand dovetailed drawer construction

• Cedar lined drawers (sign of good quality)

• Working locks & key

• Original rectangular plinth

• Original brown ceramic mug castors

• Fantastic colour

• Very good condition

• Dismantles for easy transport

• 14 day free UK returns policy

Here is an example of a good quality antique Victorian oak and leather freestanding pedestal desk, circa 1880 - 1900. The desk boasts a good quality aged brown & gold tool leather insert to the desktop. Surrounding this is an oak frame, which terminated in a thumb-moulded edge. Below, the two pedestals contain 9 large working drawers to the front on one side. The drawers are hand dovetailed and lined with cedar (a sign of good quality). The drawer fronts feature brass back-plate escutcheons connected to brass swan neck handles. The drawers also feature brass escutcheon keyholes. All the drawers feature a working lock and key. There are only drawers to one side of the desk. Below, the pedestals feature the original rectangular plinths and original brown ceramic mug castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy transport. This style of desk was designed to sit against a wall.

Condition Report:

This desk is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and plinths but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The leather and gold tooling is in very good condition however; there are two brown marks to the leather (see photos). We can replace the leather with a colour of your choice if you prefer. Please contact us for a quote. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature very old replacement brass swan neck handles. All drawers feature a working lock and key. Free of woodworm, solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.

Dimensions:

External height = 73.7cm or 2ft 4¾”

External width = 137cm or 4ft 6”

External depth = 75cm or 2ft 5½”

Knee height = 58.3cm or 1ft 11”

Knee width (pedestal) = 57.5cm or 1ft 10¾”

Knee width (plinth) = 54.5cm or 1ft 9½”

UK Delivery:

Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.

Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.

UK Buyer Payment:

For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal.

International Buyers:

If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years.

Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further products and information.

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