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Pedestal Writing Desk, C 1890
Merchant House Antiques
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Pedestal Writing Desk, C 1890

19th century
Description

Large 19th Century Walnut pedestal writing desk in excellent condition, with 9 smoothly running drawers and working key. This delightful desk has a central locking mechanism which offers a high degree of security. The central writing area is further supported by 2 pull out slides with matching leather inserts; ideal when extra space is needed at close quarters! A substantial and very useful home office or business desk, with good lines and a very solid construction. it could make paperwork a greater pleasure.

This desk also has what is known as a "vanity Panel" which is great for centre of the room positioning, stopping a draft and removing an unwanted visual aspect. The handles are solid brass and are the originals. We have refurbished this pedestal desk, cleaned and polished where needed. Finally wax polished, it is shown here in excellent condition and ready to use.

The Dimensions are length 63 ins, depth 35 ins and a height of 30 ins. The 2 outer writing sections measure 28 ins x 17 ins. The knee hole dimensions are 24 ins high and 25 ins wide. The desk easily dismantles into 3 sections.

Please contact us if you need further details, shipping quotes, etc. Contact Ian on 07770-936703 as this item is not yet on view at M.H.A.Antiques

Thank you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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SA525157
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Description
Large 19th Century Walnut pedestal writing desk in excellent condition, with 9 smoothly running drawers and working key. This delightful desk has a central locking mechanism which offers a high degree of security. The central writing area is further supported by 2 pull out slides with matching leather inserts; ideal when extra space is needed at close quarters! A substantial and very useful home office or business desk, with good lines and a very solid construction. it could make paperwork a greater pleasure.
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This desk also has what is known as a "vanity Panel" which is great for centre of the room positioning, stopping a draft and removing an unwanted visual aspect.
Merchant House Antiques

The handles are solid brass and are the originals. We have refurbished this pedestal desk, cleaned and polished where needed. Finally wax polished, it is shown here in excellent condition and ready to use.

fig 1. PEDESTAL WRITING DESK, C 1890
fig 1. Pedestal Writing Desk, C 1890

The Dimensions are length 63 ins, depth 35 ins and a height of 30 ins. The 2 outer writing sections measure 28 ins x 17 ins. The knee hole dimensions are 24 ins high and 25 ins wide. The desk easily dismantles into 3 sections.

Please contact us if you need further details, shipping quotes, etc. Contact Ian on 07770-936703 as this item is not yet on view at M.H.A.Antiques

Thank you.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA525157
Dealers Internal Ref
WIL
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques
Telephone 07768 960144
Location
Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2008
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Location: Cotswold and Devon, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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PEDESTAL WRITING DESK, C 1890
PEDESTAL WRITING DESK, C 1890
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