Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: England, UK
• 4ft 2” wide
• Lovely golden oak colour
• Freestanding / centre room desk
• “S” shaped design
• Solid fielded oak side panels
• Original drawer cup handles & interior knobs
• 4 internal drawers
• 26 Internal open compartments
• 2 pull out writing slide supports
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• Large filing drawer (right pedestal)
• Central modesty board
• Working lock and key
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-days UK returns policy
This desk features 4 internal drawers and 26 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 internal drawers feature their original knobs and handles. Surrounding the bank of drawers are the 26 pigeonhole compartments. A letter rack is also situated either side the desk to store letters upright.
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. 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 facilitating easy manoeuvring.
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 (which again, is common in these types of desks). The desk boasts all its knobs and handles. The desk has been traditionally French polished in our workshops. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 124cm or 48?” or 4ft ?”
External Width = 126.7cm or 49?” or 4ft 1?”
External Depth = 76.7cm or 30?” or 2ft 6?”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 37230
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)
