Victorian Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Holland & Sons

Name: Victorian Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Holland & Sons
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA482200
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by FB Antiques

Description

For sale is a fine quality Victorian Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Holland & Sons. The top of the desk has a green leather hide insert, with decorative gold tooling. Below this there are three drawers, the centre of which being stamped "Holland & Sons". The top of the desk fits onto two pedestals, each with three drawers. All of the drawers have turned handles, though these are a later replacement. All of the drawer linings are solid mahogany. The desk is complete with all of its original locks, and is in very good condition having been restored and re-polished.

Width: 48" Depth: 26" Height: 29"

Holland and sons were extremely good cabinet makers and they specialised in fine quality furniture. This is why such pieces are so well collected today as if you buy antique furniture by these makers you know you are buying quality. This English furniture making firm was founded in 1803 by William Holland and by the middle of 1800s, Holland and sons was one of the main competitions to the furniture makers Gillows, one of the greatest English furniture producers in History.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA482200

Dealers Internal Reference

S25-470

Description

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The desk is complete with all of its original locks, and is in very good condition having been restored and re-polished.

FB Antiques

fig 1. Victorian Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Holland & Sons

Width: 48" Depth: 26" Height: 29"

Holland and sons were extremely good cabinet makers and they specialised in fine quality furniture. This is why such pieces are so well collected today as if you buy antique furniture by these makers you know you are buying quality. This English furniture making firm was founded in 1803 by William Holland and by the middle of 1800s, Holland and sons was one of the main competitions to the furniture makers Gillows, one of the greatest English furniture producers in History.