This charming mahogany pedestal desk (circa 1850) is in lovely original condition, with the added benefit of being designed with a filing drawer - the two bottom right hand pedestal drawers are actually constructed to pull out together as one, allowing for the depth required for files. It has been sensitively and professionally restored - this is only possible because the item in question met our exacting criteria prior to restoration. The timber and cabinet making should be of good quality - even though this desk is 150 + years old no major cabinet work was needed.The existing surface should be intact with an underlying good and attractive colour indicative of its age - we only needed to enhance this desk by sensitive cleaning and french polishing.The locks and escutcheons should predominantly be original to the piece - the locks are all patented and original to the desk,(now serviced and with key)as are the liners to the keyholes.The existng wooden drawer k...