Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Mahogany
• Size: 6ft wide x 4ft deep
• Item: Freestanding partners desk
• Thumb moulded top
• Brass swan neck handles
• Sage green & gold tool leather
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany & pine lined drawers
• Moulded drawer fronts
• 12 working drawers
• 2 working cupboards to back
• Significant storage space
• Working locks & keys
• Original square reeded plinth
• Fantastic colour
• Excellent condition
• Very good quality
• Dismantles for easy transport
• 14 day free UK returns policy
The desk boasts a dark sage green & gold tool leather surrounded a by a rounded thumb moulded edge top. Below, there are 9 large working graduated drawers to one side. The cock-beaded drawers feature brass key escutcheons and later very good quality turned brass shaped swan neck handles. All drawers and cupboard doors feature working locks and keys. To the back of the desk, there are a further three working drawers and below, there are two large working cupboards with hinged doors. Each cupboard features a fixed shelf. Each drawer and cupboard door features lovely quality thumb moulded fronts and boast a stunning grain configuration. The drawer linings, which are constructed with pine with mahogany drawer bottoms, have been hand-dovetailed (a sign of good quality). Below, the pedestals feature traditional Victorian square corner reeded & moulded 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.
We do offer a service whereby we can replace the top with a different leather colour of your choice. If you would like a quote for this, please contact us.
Dimensions:
External height = 76.7cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
External width = 183cm or 72” or 6ft
External depth = 122cm or 48” or 4ft
Knee height = 60.4cm or 23¾” or 1ft 11¾”
Knee width (body) = 77.5cm or 30½” or 2ft 6½”
Knee width (pedestal) = 75.7cm or 29¾” or 2ft 5¾”
Condition Report:
This desk is in excellent condition. The green leather is in excellent condition with no marks, damage or stains. We offer a service whereby the leather can be replaced with a different colour leather colour if preferred. If you wish us to replace it with a leather skiver with a different colour, please contact us for a quote. There are no splits to the timber on the desktop or pedestals. All drawers and cupboards in the desk features working locks and keys and close flush to the frame. The desk features later very good quality turned brass shaped swan neck handles. As this has been an antique working desk, there are old ink stains to some of the drawer bottoms (see photos). Free of woodworm, solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £85. 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.
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 and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 35 years.
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Large Victorian 6ft X 4ft Mahogany Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
