Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Desk. Circa 1760

Name: Chippendale Cuban Mahogany Desk. Circa 1760
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA516383
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by C S Moreton

Description

Superb George III Chippendale solid cuban mahogany architect's desk with long top drawer and side cupboards enclosing drawers and pull forward drawer unit to kneehole. All drawers oak lined and still retain their original brass handles and escutcheons. The opening folding cleated top supported at back, when open, by the original metal brackets which fold flat when not in use. Original side carrying handles and original casters within original bracket feet. All in fine condition, lovely colour with great waxed patina. The interior to be green beige lined at no extra cost, but can be done in leather if required at cost of £150. A rare item of library furniture.

Size; 38" wide, 21" deep, 31" high

Approx. delivery cost in mainland U.K. £75

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

C S Moreton has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA516383

Dealers Internal Reference

8320

Dealers Notes

Dealer in hand picked Georgian and earlier furniture, ceramics, metalware and silver. Also stocked 19th. Scottish paintings and oriental rugs. Business founded in 1854 in Portsmouth, now run by myself the fourth generation near Perth in Scotland. Shop closed now due to retirement

Description

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The opening folding cleated top supported at back, when open, by the original metal brackets which fold flat when not in use.

C S Moreton

Original side carrying handles and original casters within original bracket feet. All in fine condition, lovely colour with great waxed patina. The interior to be green beige lined at no extra cost, but can be done in leather if required at cost of £150. A rare item of library furniture.

Size; 38" wide, 21" deep, 31" high

Approx. delivery cost in mainland U.K. £75