Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Mid Victorian
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Size: 4ft wide x 2ft deep
• Cabinetmaker: James Lamb of Manchester
• Thumb moulded top
• Turned mahogany knobs
• Sage green & gold tool leather
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany lined drawers
• Moulded cushion drawer fronts
• 9 working graduated drawers
• Significant storage space
• Original rounded plinths
• Fantastic original colour
• Excellent quality
• 14 day free UK returns policy
The desk boasts a dark sage green & gold tool leather flanked a by a rounded thumb moulded edge top.
The front of the desk boasts moulded cushion fronts drawers (a sign of top quality) along with the original turned mahogany knobs. The hand dovetailed drawer linings and drawer bottoms are constructed of top quality solid mahogany, they even feature quarter beading in the drawer linings (another sign of quality) feature lovely quality thumb moulded fronts. The top left hand drawer is stamped “Lamb of Manchester”. Below, the pedestals feature traditional Victorian round corner plinths.
The desk boasts a mellow brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Provenance:
Lamb of Manchester were distinguished cabinetmakers during the mid Victorian period in Manchester. Born in 1816, James Lamb was one of the most respected cabinetmakers, providing top quality furniture for the wealthy industrial families in the north of England. They were awarded medals at the London 1862 Exhibition and 1867 Paris Exhibition. James Lamb died in 1903; his obituary appeared in The Journal of Decorative Art and British Decorators where it was quoted: “His name was a synonym for the best in everything that he did from 1850 – 1885, and he towered over everybody in Lancashire and Yorkshire as maker of high class furniture”.
Condition Report:
This desk is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk and one shake in the timber to one side of the desk, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The hand-dovetailed drawers are constructed of solid mahogany. The green leather is in excellent condition with no marks, damage or stains. We offer a leather replacement service, if you prefer different colour leather; please contact us for a quote.
Dimensions:
External height = 74.5cm or 29?” or 2ft 5?”
External width = 122cm or 48” or 4ft
External depth = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Knee height = 58cm or 22?” or 1ft 10?”
Knee width (body) = 44cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days 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:
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 so that we can obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
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 40 years.
Ref. Lamb Desk 20
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Victorian 4ft Mahogany Desk by James Lamb of Manchester (Circa 1860)
