Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
• Item: Library Table
• Circa: 1850
• Cabinetmaker: Lamb of Manchester
• Provenance: England, UK
• Size: 6ft 6” wide by 4ft 4” deep
• Wood: Solid oak
• Octagonal thumb moulded surface
• Top quality new black gold tool leather hide
• Two large drawers either side
• Oaklined & hand dovetailed drawers
• Original turned drawer knobs
• Original working lever locks (with key)
• Substantial bracket support legs
• Fluted architectural columns
• Turned cross stretcher
• Scroll feet
• Original brown mug castors
• Free-standing desk
• Good condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is an impressive antique English Victorian 6ft 6” wide oak & leather partners library table, made by the renowned cabinetmakers, James Lamb of Manchester, circa 1850, in good condition. The octagonal shaped writing surface features a lovely thumb moulded edge, which surrounds a professionally fitted top quality black and gold tool leather inset single hide. The table benefits from two large cushion fronted drawers on each side, interspersed by small floral carved panels. The cushion-fronted drawers retain their original turned button handles centred with a flower head and original working locks (with working key). The drawers are constructed with fine hand dovetail joints, with oak drawer linings and oak drawer bottoms. One of the drawers is stamped “Lamb of Manchester”. The apron is decorated with a bead moulding. The table is raised on two substantial bracket supports each centred with a bull's eye roundel and flanked by two fluted architectural type columns. The brackets are joined by a fluted and turned cross stretcher and raised on scroll feet, incorporating the original brown mug castors.
Dimensions:
Writing height = 74.9cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Knee height = 58cm or 22?” or 1ft 10?”
Width = 198cm or 78” or 6ft 6”
Depth (including knobs) = 133cm or 52?” or 4ft 4?”
Condition Report:
This library table is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the table, drawer fronts and legs, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The table has been polished in our workshops. The library table has been professionally fitted top quality black and gold tool leather inset single hide. Therefore, the leather is clean and free from any wear, damage, or stains. If you do not like the colour of the leather, we can replace it with different colour leather, for an additional £550. The drawers retain their original oak turned knobs, along with the original working lever locks (with keys). The drawers are oak lined and hand dovetailed; which is a further sign of quality. The drawers are in good working order and close flush to the frame and table stands on its original legs and brown mug castors. There are no missing carvings. The table is solid in joint and ready to use.
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 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. Library Table 25
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Antique English Victorian 6ft 6” Oak & Leather Partners Library Table Desk by Lamb of Manchester (Circa 1850)
