Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Walnut, Pedestal, Victorian, 1880

Name: Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Walnut, Pedestal, Victorian, 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA803269
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique clerk's desk. An English, walnut pedestal writing table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Classic pedestal desk, pleasingly appointed

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut shows fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

Arranged as a suite of nine drawers with two pairs of eight framing one to centre

Finished with a traditionally ebonised top, contrasting superbly with the natural walnut stocks

Deep, tiered edge creates a strong horizontal effect, the motif continued upon the drawer fronts

Each drawer dressed with brass drop handles over batwing shaped back plates

Wide central drawer replete with inset brass-lined lock — key absent

Benefiting from mahogany lined drawer boxes with stout fronts

Standing upon continuous plinth bases to each pedestal with tiered edges

This is a delightful antique clerk's desk with striking ebonised top and attractive colour. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the study.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 137cm (54'')

Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Height: 74.5cm (29.25'')

Kneehole Height: 57.5cm (22.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.7373

Physical Dimensions

Height

74.5cm (29.33")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

57.5cm (22.64")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA803269

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7373

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique clerk's desk. An English, walnut pedestal writing table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Classic pedestal desk, pleasingly appointed

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Walnut, Pedestal, Victorian, 1880

Select walnut shows fine grain interest

Rich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

Arranged as a suite of nine drawers with two pairs of eight framing one to centre

Finished with a traditionally ebonised top, contrasting superbly with the natural walnut stocks

fig 2. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Walnut, Pedestal, Victorian, 1880

Deep, tiered edge creates a strong horizontal effect, the motif continued upon the drawer fronts

Each drawer dressed with brass drop handles over batwing shaped back plates

Wide central drawer replete with inset brass-lined lock — key absent

fig 3. Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Walnut, Pedestal, Victorian, 1880

Benefiting from mahogany lined drawer boxes with stout fronts

Standing upon continuous plinth bases to each pedestal with tiered edges

This is a delightful antique clerk's desk with striking ebonised top and attractive colour. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the study.