Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
• Circa: 1900
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• “D” shaped cylindrical top
• Width: 2ft 6?”
• Open brass fretwork gallery
• Boxwood & ebony inlay to exterior & drawer fronts
• Satinwood banding
• Sliding / pullout writing base
• Original red leather
• 9 internal pigeon holes
• 4 internal drawers
• Original working locks & keys
• Original brass handles
• Hand dovetailed mahogany drawer linings
• Fine tapered leg with string inlay
• Original brown mug castors & brass collars
• Completely original
• Stunning original polish & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
This is a superb quality antique Edwardian ladies mahogany and leather inlaid cylinder desk, circa 1900, in good original condition. The desk features a pretty baluster shaped open fretwork gallery. To the front of the desk, the sliding cylindrical roll-top features stunning satinwood cross banding, flanked by geometric boxwood inlay. Similar geometric boxwood inlay can also be seen on the sides and legs of the desk. The cylinder retains the original working brass lever lock and key.
The cylinder slides open to reveal nine pigeonholes (incorporating two letter trays) and four internal hand-dovetailed drawers. The desk boasts its original inset red leather and gold-tooled pullout writing base, which increases the writing space available. The pullout-writing base features the original brass knobs; likewise, the cylinder and external drawer fronts feature the original brass knobs and handles. Below, there is a single mahogany-lined hand-dovetailed drawer, which features also features its original bras working lever lock and key. The desk incorporates a straight frieze and is raised on four tapering legs, which incorporate boxwood string inlay and terminate on square brass plates and the original brown mug castors. It is rare to see a cylindrical desk displaying such quality in good working original condition.
Condition Report:
The desk is in good original working condition. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no missing drawers or compartments to the interior. There are no ink or water stains on the top of the desktop (which is common on these desks). It also boasts the original leather, which is rare to see. There are old use marks to the leather but nothing significant considering it’s original. The desk boasts hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawers and its original external brass knobs and handles. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination.
Dimensions:
External height = 107.7cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
External width = 76.6cm or 30?” or 2ft 6?”
External depth = 53.1cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?
Knee height = 60.5cm or 23?” or 1ft 11?”
Writing height = 77.2cm or 30?” or 2ft 6?”
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. Cylinder Desk 31
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique English Edwardian Ladies Mahogany & Leather Cylinder Office Writing Desk (Circa 1900)
