Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
The number of small drawers within the top section of the desk denotes the quality of the desk and status of its owner.
Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, this roll top 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 13 internal drawers, 9 of which incorporate label holders. Amongst the internal drawers, two of them are pen drawers, disguised as decorative trim (see photos). 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. Set within the bank of drawers are 2 pigeonhole compartments, ideal for storing paperwork, letters and other accoutrements. A letter rack is also situated either side and to the back of 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 desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers. The drawers retain their original, carved oak cup handles. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pull-out-writing slides, with a third situated centrally between the pedestals. There is a solid oak 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:
This oak roll top desk is in excellent condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no significant 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 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 original internal brass label holders and oak handles. The desk has been French polished in our workshops. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 118.5cm or 46” or 3ft 10”
External Width = 126.9cm or 50” or 4ft 2”
External Depth = 78.3cm or 30” or 2ft 6”
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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)
