Antique English Edwardian Oak Bureau Pedestal Office Desk (Circa 1910)

Here is a fine quality antique English Edwardian oak freestanding roll bureau pedestal desk, circa 1910, of unusual design, in excellent original condition.

Summary:

• Item: Bureau / Desk

• Circa: 1910

• Period: Edwardian

• Wood: Oak

• Provenance: England, UK

• Width: 2ft 5”

• Comprehensive fitted interior

• Freestanding / centre room desk

• Hinged fall

• Solid oak panels

• Original handles & interior brass label holders

• Working lock & key to fall

• 4 Internal drawers

• 12 Internal open compartments

• Original brass hinged stay

• Recessed pen well

• Pull out writing slide support

• 4 graduated drawers to pedestal

• Excellent original condition

• Single piece desk

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

The desk has been constructed from good quality solid oak and the exterior of the desk features solid oak panels. Constructed with a single pedestal, it was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The bureau roof comprises a wooden gallery, with a hinged oak fall below, supported by the original pair of brass stays, which support the writing surface when in use. The fall also retains its original brass working lever lock (with key) to allow you to lock the desk interior when not in use. The interior comprises of four internal drawers, including two smaller drawers disguised as trim, flanked by useful 12 pigeon holes and a useful recessed pen well below. The two main internal drawers retain the original brass label holders. While the original labels haven’t survived, a brand-new set has been faithfully reproduced to fit the label holders (see photos). The new labels feature multiple options, to best suit the user’s needs. If further labels are required, including new category names, these can be produced for no additional cost. The desk stands on a single large pedestal, which incorporate a pull-out slide and bank of four graduated drawers. The slide is useful for placing paperwork on and the drawers provide plenty of storage space. The drawers are constructed with dovetailed joints and retain the original oak cup handles.

Condition Report:

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. The desk has been cleaned and professionally French polished by hand in our workshop, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main desktop (which is common on these types of desks). There are old use marks to the fall working surface, pull-out slide and insides of the drawers (see photos) but nothing significant considering its age. The fall retains the original working lock with key. The desk boasts all its original internal brass label holders and oak handles. While none of the original labels survive, an updated, extended set of labels has been produced to fit the label holders; these are brand new and free from damage. Additional labels, including ones with new category names, can be supplied at no extra cost. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:

External Height = 118.4cm or 46” or 3ft 10”

External Width = 73.5cm or 29” or 2ft 5”

External Depth = 36.4cm or 14” or 1ft 2”

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.

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Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com