Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
This desk boasts 6 internal drawers and 25 pigeonholes to the top section, including two pen trays. Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. There is a narrow opening each side of the desk, just below the tambour (see photos) to allow people to post letters through the slot addressed to the owner of the desk, whilst the desk was closed. The sliding tambour can be lifted up to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The interior houses 6 internal drawers, including four ordinary drawers and two smaller pen drawers. The four larger drawers feature oak cup handles. Incorporated into the bank of drawers are 25 pigeonhole compartments, ideal for storing paperwork or letters and other office paraphernalia. The wooden dividers that separate the pigeonholes can be removed to provide larger single storage spaces if desired. A letter rack is also situated at the back of the ‘cubby hole’, to the centre of the drawers and on both roll-top side supports.
When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and working key, the secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The original tambour lock and key are in working order.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers. The bottom right drawer features a large open filing drawer. The drawers retain their original, oak cup handles and internal dividers. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pull-out writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. There is a solid oak fielded panel modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk dismantles into three main sections for easy storage or transportation.
Condition Report:
The desk is in excellent original condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main desktop. There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and insides of the drawers (e.g. old ink stains). The tambour retains its original working barrel lock, with a working key. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). The desk incorporates an internal secret locking mechanism; when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers. The desk has been French polished in our workshops. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality and in such good condition. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 127.4cm or 14?” or 1ft 2?”
External width = 127.3cm or 14?” or 1ft 2?”
External depth (including handles) = 81.7cm or 32?” or 2ft 8?”
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Ref. Roll Top Desk 34
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Antique English Edwardian 4ft 2” Oak Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk (Circa 1910)
