Large Victorian 6ft Mahogany Leather Partners Pedestal Desk (Circa 1860)

Here is an example of a very good quality antique Victorian 6ft mahogany and leather partners’ desk, circa 1860 - 1880.

Summary:

• Circa: 1860 - 1880

• Period: Mid Victorian

• Wood: Solid mahogany

• Size: 6ft wide x 4ft deep

• Item: Freestanding partners desk

• Thumb moulded top

• Brass key escutcheons

• Original brass swan neck handles

• Green & gold tool rexine leather

• Hand dovetailed drawer construction

• Mahogany lined drawers

• Moulded drawer fronts

• 12 working drawers

• 2 working cupboards to back

• Significant storage space

• Working locks & keys

• Original rounded plinth

• Fantastic colour

• Excellent condition

• Very good quality

• Dismantles for easy transport

• 14 day free UK returns policy

Here is an example of a very good quality antique Victorian 6ft x 4ft mahogany partners’ desk, circa 1860 - 1880. The desk boasts a dark green & gold tool leather rexine insert surrounded a by a rounded moulded thumb edge top. Below, there are 9 large working drawers to one side. The cock-beaded drawers have the original brass key escutcheons and original brass swan neck handles. All drawers and cupboard doors feature working locks and keys. The drawers feature the wooden divider compartments. To the back of the desk, there are a further three working drawers and further below, there are two large working cupboards with hinged doors, each having a shelf. These cupboards make ideal storage compartments. Each drawer and cupboard door features lovely quality thumb moulded fronts. All drawers are constructed with solid mahogany drawer linings, which have been hand-dovetailed (sign of good quality). Below, the pedestals feature traditional Victorian rounded corner plinths. The desk is freestanding which means it can be situated in the centre of the room. The pedestals can be rotated to either have all drawers on one side or alternate each side so that you have one cupboard and a set of drawers each side. The desk can be dismantled into three sections for easy transport. As this is such a large desk, it means there is significant storage space available.

Condition Report:

This desk is in excellent condition. The rexine leather has nominal old use marks to the right hand corner it – see photos. All drawers and cupboards in the desk features working locks and keys. There are nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of woodworm, solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.

Dimensions:

External height = 77.3cm or 2ft 6½”

External depth = 122cm or 4ft

External width = 183cm or 6ft

Knee height = 59.5cm or 1ft 11½”

Knee width = 92cm or 3ft

UK Delivery:

Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.

Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 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:

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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. We request payment by bank transfer.

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.

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

Ref. Partners Desk 10

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com