Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
• Circa: 1900
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Item: Cylinder desk
• Wood: Mahogany
• 3ft 10½”wide
• Moulded gallery
• Mahogany ribbed tambour
• Sliding / pullout writing base
• Green leather inset panels
• Adjustable angle writing panel
• 9 internal pigeon holes
• 4 internal drawers
• Original turned knobs & wooden escutcheons
• Original brass handles & brass escutcheons
• Original working locks & keys
• Original castors
• Dismantles into 2 sections for easy transport / access
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany and leather inlaid cylinder desk, circa 1900, in good condition. The top section features a moulded gallery, with a lovely ribbed mahogany sliding tambour below, incorporating the original turned knobs. The tambour retains the original working brass lever lock and key. The frame of the desk is adorned with reeded mouldings; this is visible on the edge of the desktop and the pedestals below which are also finished with decorative spandrels in between the pedestals. The pedestals incorporate graduated drawers, decorated with further reeded detail and constructed with hand-dovetailed joints using oak drawer linings. The drawers retain their original brass handles and back plates, including the original brass lever with working key. The pedestals terminated on moulded plinths, with the original castors below. The desk dismantles into two sections for easy transport and access into the home.
The cylinder tambour slides open to reveal nine pigeonholes (incorporating a large central pigeon hole) with a row four internal hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawers below. The desk features a pullout-writing base, which increases the writing space available. There are three elegant gold-tooled inset green leathers to the writing surface.
Condition Report:
The desk is in good condition. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The sliding tambour is in good condition, with no damage and runs smoothly. There are no ink or water stains on the top of the desktop (which is common on these desks). The leather writing surfaces are in good condition and free from any marks, stains or wear and tear. The cylinder roll-top opens freely. The desk pedestals boast hand-dovetailed oak lined drawers and its original external brass handles and escutcheons.
Dimensions:
External Height = 116.7cm or 46” or 3ft 10”
External Width = 118cm or 46½” or 3ft 10½”
External Depth = 64.6cm or 25½” or 2ft 1½”
Writing Height = 75.1cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Writing Width = 107.8cm or 42?” or 3ft 6?”
Writing Depth = 54.8cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. 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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. Cylinder Desk 32
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Antique English Edwardian Mahogany & Leather Cylinder Roll Top Writing Pedestal Office Desk (Circa 1900)
