Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
• Circa: 1905
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• “D” shaped cylindrical top
• 2ft 6” wide
• Inlaid pediment / gallery
• Decorative marquetry satinwood & olivewood inlay
• Satinwood banding to whole of desk
• Sliding / pullout writing base
• Dark green leather
• 7 internal pigeon holes
• 2 internal drawers
• Original working locks & keys
• Original brass handles
• Hand dovetailed mahogany drawer linings
• Fine tapered leg with string inlay
• Original castors & brass collars
• Completely original
• Stunning original polish & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a superb quality antique Edwardian lady’s solid mahogany and green leather marquetry inlaid cylinder desk, circa 1905, in excellent original condition. Incorporating a shaped pediment back above a sliding retractable cylinder front inlaid with a ribbon-tied urn with leafy scrolls and swags, enclosing a sliding plateau, with inset green leather writing surface, consisting of 7 pigeon holes and 2 small drawers. Below, the frieze consists of a pair of drawers, outlined throughout with boxwood stringing and constructed with solid mahogany hand dovetailed drawer linings. The desk stands on satinwood string inlaid tapered square legs, terminated on brass casters. The cylinder retains the original working brass lever lock and key. The desk has been traditionally French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore the patination and colour of an excellent standard.
Condition Report:
This Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk is in excellent original working condition. The cylinder desk has been traditionally French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore it boasts a stunning colour and patination. Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no missing drawers or compartments to the interior. There are no ink or significant water stains on the top of the desktop (which is common on these desks). It also boasts an old leather, which may be the original. There are old use marks to the leather but nothing significant considering it’s original. The cylinder roll-top opens freely. The desk boasts hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawers and its original external brass knobs and handles. This desk is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 113.2cm or 40” or 3ft 4”
External Width = 84cm or 33” or 2ft 9”
External Depth = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
Writing Height = 79.2cm or 31” or 2ft 7”
Writing Width = 76.6cm or 30” or 2ft 6”
Writing Depth = 36.1cm or 14¼” or 1ft 2¼”
Knee Height = 76cm or 29” or 2ft 5”
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. 49480
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique English Edwardian Mahogany & Leather Cylinder Office Roll Top Desk (Circa 1905)
