Colonial Best Metamorphic Mahogany Military Writing Table

• Item: Metamorphic Writing Table

• Circa: 1900

• Period: Late Victorian / Edwardian

• Provenance: America

• Cabinet maker: Best

• Wood: Solid mahogany

• Size: 2ft 2¾” wide x 1ft 5¼” deep

• Attaché case crocodile effect lining

• Metamorphic hinged table top

• Multiple interior compartments

• Multiple stationery holders (pens, clips etc.)

• Hinged letter tray compartment

• Hand dovetailed drawer

• Mahogany drawer linings (sign of quality)

• 2 working Bramah locks & key

• Original brass drop down handles & escutcheons

• Splayed legs

• Connecting stretcher

• Stunning colour

• Extremely functional

• Excellent condition

• Very rare

• Free 14 day UK returns policy

This is a very unusual, rare and superb quality antique colonial metamorphic mahogany military writing table, circa 1900, designed and constructed by a company called “Best”. Used in the British colonies, this table was designed for travelling but also to provide a good quality and high specification mobile writing base. The interior is lined with attaché case crocodile effect lining. The shaped top is hinged and opens up to reveal a forward extending writing base flanked by a plethora of writing tools and compartments. To detail a few, it boasts a stationery holder to house pens either side of the writing base. In front of the writing base is a bank of drawers with brushed steel drop down handles and escutcheons and above is stamped the cabinetmakers name “Best”. Further above is a hinged multiple letter trays which houses a ruler / letter opener. In front of the letter trays, there are two picture frames where photos of loved ones could be displayed. Behind the letter tray are two useful brushed steel sprung clips. Below the writing table is a useful pullout hand dovetailed mahogany drawer lined drawer, which has also been lined with attaché case crocodile effect lining. Both the writing compartment and drawer feature the original working high quality bramah locks. The table is supported by four pretty shaped legs, which are connected by a cross-stretcher for added strength. This is a truly classic design from the late Edwardian period. All in all, this is a very pretty and superb quality-writing table.

Condition Report:

The table is in excellent working condition. Importantly, there is no damage, stains, rips or marks to the internal alligator skin effect. The polish to the mahogany is in excellent condition. There are no splits to the to the top, sides or frame of the table. The table features the original working drawers (which close flush to the frame) and original brass drop down handles. The table also features the original working locks and keys. The table stands firm on the ground; it does not wobble. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:

External height = 82.9cm or 32½” or 2ft 8½”

External width (feet) = 68cm or 26¾” or 2ft 2¾”

External depth = 43.7cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”

UK Delivery:

Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. 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. 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 or PayPal.

International Buyers:

If you live outside of the UK please contact us before purchasing the item.

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