London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
A superior original Victorian writing study desk presented in excellent antique condition
In stunning mahogany with a very desirable tone and fine quality graining
Rising from tapered spade feet into an open form base providing feet recess to the lower gallery
Offering a useful pair of over-knee drawers complete with working locks and key
Twin serpentine cover storage cubbies flank the writing area
Concave quartered miniature doors open at the edges of the desk to reveal useful space
Bank of five drawers offer further testament to the quality of the desk with solid oak linings and fine dovetailing to the joints
Upper benefitting from pierced brass gallery rail perimeter detailing
Generous over knee space
Useful width of just under 4' (120cm)
Original brass handle fittings and lock escutcheons
Of quality craftsmanship with attractive proportions
Solidly jointed and robust
A simply lovely desk in excellent antique condition and a piece to be welcomed into any location or collection
Delivered waxed, polished & ready for the home
120cm (47.2") Wide
56cm (22") Deep
98cm (36.8") Tall
59cm (23.2") Knee height
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Our Ref: 3217
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Antique Writing Desk Bureau Victorian Mahogany Quality Bon Heur Du Jour C1850
