Good 19th Century Walnut Pedestal Writing Desk

A very good quality figured walnut pedestal desk having a tan gilt tooled inset leather writing surface circa 1880.

This extremely well-constructed pedestal desk has been made in the Queen Anne – George I style. Being an earlier model than the normal 1930’s desk the attention to detail is superb having the drawer construction as an early 18th Century drawer would have been. Fully oak lined with front to back drawer linings which are not recessing into the sides they run the whole width of the drawer. End grain moulding is also prominent along with quality engraved brass back plates and swan neck handles.

The rectangular top having a newly fitted tan and gilt tooled leather writing surface enclosed by a crossbanded boarder and crossgrain moulded edge sits over one long and two shorter oak lined frieze drawers. Each with crossbanded edges and engraved brass swan neck handles. Both smaller drawers have escutcheon plated handles, below which are twin pedestals each containing three drawers. The pedestals are walnut veneered and also crossbanded to each side and the rear, again showing attention to detail.

The desk is finished and polished to all sides making it able to stand freely within the room and comes into three parts for ease of transport.

Raised on a crossgrained moulded edge and shaped bracket feet this very attractive walnut pedestal writing desk has a wonderful colour and is being offered in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods.

A very good example of an early Queen Anne style desk that has a very good patina, colour and has been constructed using original methods.

Dimensions:

Width: 50 inches - 127cm

Height: 30 inches - 76cm

Depth: 26 inches - 66cm

Knee Height 24 1/4 inches - 61.5cm

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

VIEWINGS

We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

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We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.