Early C19th Regency Period Mahogany Double-sided Pedestal 'Partners' Desk.

Early C19th Regency period mahogany double-sided pedestal 'partners' desk . Well-proportioned 3-part pedestal desk of excellent quality in good original condition. Good grade of figured mahogany with "quilted" grain. Classic arrangement of nine drawers ,with three drawers to reverse and 2 cupboards . The square-panelled opposing cupboards , one fitted with shelf , the other with shaped folio dividers. All drawers are cedar-lined with quartered dust-beads to the corners ,quality dove-tails and brass-screwed bases to the rear. Fitted with brass locks (working key to centre drawer and rear cupboards), and drawers are fitted with turned mahogany knob pulls (3 quality matching replacements)and fitted with brass key estucheons.

The replaced single-piece black leather top has been 'blind-tooled' with a classical anthemion motif and border , with rubbed gold-line inner ,imitating the worn-out original. Raised on original wooden-wheel castors concealed beneath the stepped plinth.

Good-size 'knee-hole' opening ,to accommodate an office or library chair .

Original rich patina ,with some marks and colour variation commensurate with age and use.

Cleaned, waxed and checked in our workshops , ready to use.

**NB This desk was bought from a VAT registered company and as such has been priced subject to VAT at standard rate included , therefore a VAT registered company or business purchasing the desk would be entitled to claim back the VAT content (ie .£800)

H 30.5"

W 60"

D 38"

Kneehole W 26" x H 24.5"

England c. 1825

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.