Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Either side of the “s” shaped sides are posting slots. The sliding tambour can be moved up and down to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The pigeonhole drawer linings are constructed of sycamore. The interior houses 27 internal drawers; the top row incorporates brass label holders, with all drawers featuring oak knobs.
Five large vertical pigeonholes, with twin horizontal pen trays to the centre of the desk, are incorporated into the bank of drawers, with twin letter racks on the inside of the tambour.
When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and key, the secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal drawers, except the central drawer. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The original tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer also features the original working lock and key. It is worth noting that Maple & Colt Ltd. of London & Paris made the barrel lock; this is stamped on the carved brass escutcheon.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers that are made of top quality sycamore with hand dovetail construction. Each drawer retains its original adjustable partition divider. The bottom right drawer features a large open filing drawer. The drawers retain their original, ornate oak cup handles. The drawer fronts feature a cushion front moulding. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pullout-writing slides. There is a solid oak fielded panel modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk sits on its original steel castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy storage or transportation.
Condition Report:
The desk is in good condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main work surface area. There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and inside the drawers. The tambour retains its original working barrel lock and key. There are no splits in the tambour. The desk also retains its original internal secret locking mechanism; when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers except the central drawer. The central drawer retains separate original working lock and key. The desk boasts all its internal brass label holders; drawer handles/knobs and sits on its original castors. One of the dividers inside one of the drawers is missing a small piece to its corner, but it is still fully functional.
Dimensions:
External height = 127cm or 50” or 4ft 2”
External width = 140cm or 55” or 4ft 8”
External depth = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
Writing height = 77cm or 30” or 2ft 6”
Writing width = 129.8cm or 51” or 4ft 3”
Writing depth = 71.5cm or 28” or 2ft 4”
Knee height = 62.7cm or 24” or 2ft ”
Knee width (pedestals) = 53cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.5cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. Assembly is an additional £65.
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 and give you a full refund.
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 an accurate shipping quote. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
Ref. Roll top Desk 27
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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
Victorian 4ft 8” Oak Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk (Circa 1890)
