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Victorian Golden Oak Pedestal Desk Howard & Son.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €2,282     $2,477
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Victorian Golden Oak Pedestal Desk Howard & Son.

1900 - 1920
Description

Victorian golden oak pedestal desk by the respected cabinet makers Howard & Son. The nine large drawers of a good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and brass plate handles. The top with a green leather insert and further small drawers.

Size 45 x 23 x 38 inches tall

Price £1950

Stock no. 4762

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

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SA554510
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4762
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Viewable in our showrooms in Dorking, Surrey. Open Mon-Fri 9 to 5-30 Saturday 10-30 to 5-30 and Sundays 11- 4 during the summer months. Please call before travelling long distances.

01306 883327

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Description
Victorian golden oak pedestal desk by the respected cabinet makers Howard & Son.
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The nine large drawers of a good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and brass plate handles.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with a green leather insert and further small drawers.

Size 45 x 23 x 38 inches tall

Price £1950

Stock no. 4762

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA554510
Dealers Internal Ref
4762
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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A Victorian golden oak pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing insert, twin pedestals of drawers, brass handles, and a raised top gallery.
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A Victorian golden oak pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing insert, twin pedestals of drawers, brass handles, and a raised top gallery.
Victorian golden oak pedestal desk Howard & Son.
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A Victorian golden oak pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing insert, twin pedestals of drawers, brass handles, and a raised top gallery.
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Victorian pedestal desks evolved during the nineteenth century to serve expanding administrative needs in commercial and domestic settings. Characterised by two vertical columns of drawers supporting a flat writing surface with a central kneehole, these desks often integrated raised superstructures or galleried tops for additional document storage.

These desks were typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and solid wood linings. The writing surfaces were inset with gilded or blind-tooled leather, complemented by cast brass handles and stamped iron locks.

Authentic pieces from prominent Victorian cabinetmakers usually feature stamped maker marks or brass plaques on drawer edges, locks, or castors. Period joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware, and age-consistent wear to the drawer runners, also indicate period authenticity.

A Victorian oak desk functions well as a focal point in a modern home office or library. Pair the heavy timber structure with clean-lined contemporary task lighting and neutral wall tones to balance the visual weight of the oak.

Maintain the oak surface by applying a beeswax polish along the wood grain and dusting regularly with a soft cloth. Keep the leather insert conditioned using specialised leather balsam and position the desk away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or leather drying.
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