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 1910s.
The kneehole with shaped frieze and applied carved beading. The top with original dark green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling. The super structure with 2 "Carlton House" style serpentine shaped compartments inlaid with laurel wreaths and ribbons. The lids lift to reveal stationary compartments and pen trays. The bevel edged mirror with shaped and moulded top and inlaid with satinwood boxwood and various stained woods. The whole standing on tall shaped legs with pointed toes. Locks stamped S. P. B. (Shapland & Petter, Barnstable).
Condition - very good, no speckling to mirror, with keys.
Delivery to most of U.K £75.00
Sizes - Width 48''...122cm. depth 24''...61cm. Max height 48.5''...123.5cm. Writing height 30''...76cm. Kneehole height 24''...61cm.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page
Shapland and Petter Writing Table
