Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Summary:
• Item: Roll Top Desk
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Wood: Solid Oak
• Provenance: England, UK
• Width: 4ft
• Freestanding / centre room desk
• “S” shaped design
• Original drawer cup handles
• 4 internal drawers
• 13 Internal open compartments
• 2 side posting slots
• 2 pull out writing slide supports
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• Central drawer between pedestals
• Large filing drawer to each pedestal
• Central modesty board
• Working lock and key
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
The desk has been constructed of oak and features an inset panelled exterior.
The sliding tambour can be lifted up to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The interior houses 4 internal drawers. Set within the bank of drawers are 13 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 lock is original and functional, with working key.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated dovetailed drawers. The bottom drawer of each pedestal features a large open filing drawer. The drawers retain their original, shaped oak cup handles. Sitting at the 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 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:
This oak roll top desk is in good original condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, as well as historical old use marks to the desktop writing surface, but nothing significant considering its age. 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 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 has been professionally waxed polished in our workshops. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 117cm or 46” or 3ft 10”
External Width = 121.9cm or 48” or 4ft
External Depth = 69cm or 27?” or 2ft 3?”
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. 41625
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Antique English Edwardian 4ft” Solid Oak Roll Top Pedestal Office Desk (Circa 1910)
