Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Constructed with a “D” 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 two internal drawers and 9 pigeonhole compartments, ideal for storing paperwork, letters and other accoutrements. A letter rack is also situated on either side 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 lock is original and functional, with a working key.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers. A central drawer is also positioned between the pedestals and retains its original working lock, with working key. The drawers retain their original, 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 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 office 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. The desk has been French polished by hand in our workshop; therefore, the colour and finish are in excellent condition. 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 central drawer between the pedestals locks individually, with its own working key. The desk boasts all its original oak handles. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in such good condition. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 103.2cm or 40” or 3ft 4”
External Width = 122cm or 48” or 4ft
External Depth = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
Writing Height = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing Width = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
Writing Depth = 55.2cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
Knee Height = 66.7cm or 26¼” or 2ft 2¼”
Knee Width (pedestals) = 52.3cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Knee Width (plinths) = 49.2cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
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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)
