Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
The sliding tambour can be lifted up to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The interior houses 12 internal drawers, 10 of which incorporate label holders. While none of the old original labels survive, a replacement set has been faithfully reproduced to fit the label holders (see photos). The new labels feature several extra options, to best suit the user’s needs. If extra labels are required, including new category names, these can be produced for no additional cost. The internal drawers feature their original brass label holders. Surrounding the bank of drawers are 24 pigeonhole compartments, ideal for storing paperwork, letters and other accoutrements. A letter rack is also situated either side the desk to store letters upright. Each side of the desk incorporates the original posting slots, where letters can be posted into the desk, whilst the tambour is closed.
When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and working key, this will lock the top section and pedestal drawers (the central pedestal drawer is not lockable). 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. 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. The pedestals stand on later castors - the desk can easily be manoeuvred in the room.
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 (see photos). The tambour incorporates the 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 and pedestal drawers (the central pedestal drawer is not lockable). The original tambour lock and key are in working order. There are no splits in the tambour. The desk boasts all its original internal brass label holders and turned knobs. The desk has been French polished in our workshops. The pedestals stand on later castors. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 124.2cm or 48?” or 4ft 0?”
External Width = 127.5cm or 50¼” or 4ft 2¼”
External Depth = 83cm or 32?” or 2ft 8?”
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Antique English Edwardian Lebus 4ft 2” Oak Roll Top Pedestal Office Writing Desk (Circa 1910)
