Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Early Victorian
• Wood: Mahogany
• Size: 4ft 11” wide x 2ft 11?” deep
• Item: Partners desk
• New green leather
• Blind tooling
• Original mahogany knobs
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany lined drawers
• Original working brass lever locks (with keys)
• 12 working drawers
• 2 working cupboards to back
• Moulded door panels
• Original moulded plinths
• Original ceramic castors
• Significant storage space
• Stunning colour & quality
• Dismantles into 3 sections for easy transport
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
If you prefer different colour leather, we can replace it with a colour of your choice for an additional £300.
There are 9 graduated working drawers to one side. The drawers retain their original mahogany turned knobs or brass key escutcheons. All the drawers and cupboard doors feature their original working brass lever locks and keys. To the back of the desk, there are a further three working drawers and below, there are two large working fielded panel cupboards, with hinged doors, one having a horizontal shelf and other other having a vertical dividers for files. These cupboards make ideal storage compartments for files. All drawers are constructed with solid mahogany drawer linings, which have been hand-dovetailed; they also feature quarter beading internal corner strips (a sign of quality).
The pedestals sit on their original moulded plinths and original ceramic castors, allowing the desk to be moved. The desk is freestanding which means it can be situated in the centre of the room. The pedestals can also be rotated to allow you to either have all drawers on one side, or have a combination of one cupboard and a set of drawers each side. As this is a large desk, it means there is significant storage space available. The desk can be dismantled into three sections for easy transport.
Condition Report:
This desk is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desktop frame, pedestals and plinths but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The desk incorporates a top quality new full grain green leather, which is in good condition and does not have any scratches, rips or stains on it. Nominal old use marks to the insides of the drawers, with ink stains and other marks visible in some drawers. All drawers run smoothly and close flush to the frame. All drawers and cupboards feature the original working brass lever locks and keys. This desk is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 74.2cm or 29¼” or 2ft 5¼”
External depth = 90.6cm or 35?” or 2ft 11?”
External width = 150cm or 59” or 4ft 11”
Knee height = 58.7cm or 23?” or 1ft 11?”
Knee width (pedestals) = 70.3cm or 27?” or 2ft 3?”
Knee width (plinths) = 66.2cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery 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.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. Partners Desk 30
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Leather Partners Pedestal Office Writing Desk (Circa 1860)
