It was listed by John Howkins Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
To either side are 2 banks of drawers each with original brass galleries and drawer pulls. The cross banded writing surface with 2 lines of boxwood inlay and a good quality replaced hand dyed leather which has blind and gold tooling. The front frieze of breakfront form with a central drawer and high quality subtle carved decoration. This writing table stands on inlaid square tapering legs with original brass and porcelain castors. The whole profusely inlaid with ribbons,swags,cornucopia, flowers and birds etc. Stamped Maple &Co. In superb original condition including all fittings. Mahogany lined. Fully cleaned and waxed. With key. 2 man delivery to most of U.K. £75. Sizes:- Width...42''...107cm. Depth...22.5''...57cm. Height...39.25''...99.5cm. More pictures available on request.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Superb Maple & Co. Writing Table/desk
