Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1830
• Period: William IV
• Wood: Cuban Mahogany
• Size: 3ft 10¾” wide x 2ft 2½” deep
• Item: Freestanding desk
• Cross-banded top
• Ebony diamond shape escutcheons
• Solid brass swan neck handles
• Single panel sage green & gold leather tooled insert
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Oak lined hand dovetailed drawers
• Working locks & keys
• Dummy drawers to back
• Reeded edge to desk plinth
• Free standing desk
• Original turned feet
• Fantastic colour
• Excellent condition
• Superb quality
• One piece desk
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
The desk boasts a lovely sage green & gold leather tooled insert surrounded a cross-banded edged top. Below, there are eight large working drawers to the front. The cock-beaded drawers features feature ebony diamond shaped key escutcheons with old replacement brass swan neck handles. The drawers feature working locks and keys. On the back of the desk, there are a further eight “sham” drawers which are not designed to open. All drawers are hand dovetailed and constructed with solid oak drawer linings. Below, the plinth is finished with a reeded edge detail. The desk stands on its original length turned feet. The desk is freestanding which means it can be situated in the centre of the room. The desk is a single piece and does not dismantle.
The desk is constructed of the best quality Cuban mahogany timber available at the time. During this period, England was importing top quality timber from the colonies and tropics. Displaying a beautiful rich deep red mahogany patina, the desk is of superb quality and is heavy in weight.
Condition Report:
This desk is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, drawer fronts and drawer bottoms, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The desk features a top quality sage green leather with a gold tool perimeter. The leather is in excellent condition and free from stains, tears or scratches. The desk features its working lever locks (with keys). The drawers are hand dovetailed and oak lined. The drawers are free moving and close flush to the frame. The desk is constructed of top quality Cuban mahogany. The drawer fronts feature later brassware. The desk stands on its original length turned feet. This desk is well constructed, solid in joint; it does not wobble and it is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 73.7cm or 29” or 2ft 5”
External depth = 67.4cm or 26½” or 2ft 2½”
External width = 118.5cm or 46?” or 3ft 10?”
Knee height = 58cm or 22? or 1ft 11”
Knee width = 40.6cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. 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 full refund.
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 first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
About the Seller:
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. Cuban Desk 7
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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