Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
This desk boasts 16 internal drawers and 15 vertical pigeonholes to the top section.
Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The sliding tambour can be lifted up to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The interior houses 16 internal drawers, 12 of which incorporate label holders. While the majority of the old original labels survive, a replacement set has been faithfully reproduced to match the old set (see photos). The new labels feature several extra options, to best use the user’s needs. If extra labels are required, including new category names, these can be produced for no additional cost. Most of the internal drawers feature their original turned knobs, while the four alphabetised drawers boast foliate carved handles. Incorporated into the bank of drawers are 15 pigeonhole compartments, ideal for storing paperwork, letters and other accoutrements. 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.
When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and working key, this will lock the top section (the drawers to the pedestals will still be accessible). 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, ornately carved oak cup handles. 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. The tambour retains its original working barrel lock, with a working key. When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and working key, this will lock the top section (the drawers to the pedestals will still be accessible). There are no splits in the tambour. The desk boasts all its original internal label holders and turned knobs. The desk has been French polished in our workshops. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 127.8cm or 50?” or 4ft 2?”
External width = 127.2cm or 50” or 4ft 2”
External depth (including handles) = 93cm or 36?” or 3ft ?”
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Ref. Roll Top Desk 35
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)
