Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Fashioned 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 desk boasts two internal drawers constructed of lace wood and 10 pigeon holes to the top section. Amongst the internal drawers, two of them are pen drawers, disguised as decorative trim (see photos) and two further pen trays. A letter rack is also situated either side and to the back of the desk 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. The lock is original and functional, with a working key. The central and pedestals drawers below retain a working lock and key too. The desk stands on a single right-hand pedestal, which incorporate a bank of three cushion fronted graduated drawers. The drawers retain their original, carved oak cup handles. Sitting on top of the pedestal is a single large pull-out-writing slide, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. There is a solid oak panel modesty board in between the pedestal and side panel at the back of the desk. The desk stands on its original working floor castors. The desk can be dismantled into three main sections for easy access into the property if required. However, it is currently assembled and will be shipped and delivered as whole desk unless notified otherwise.
Condition Report:
Here is a good quality antique English Edwardian solid oak 3ft wide freestanding Angus of London roll top pedestal desk, circa 1910, in excellent original condition. The desk has been cleaned and wax-polished to a professional standard in our workshop. 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. The original tambour lock and key are in working order. The central and pedestals drawers retain a working lock and key too. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). The desk boasts all its original internal drawer knobs and oak handles. The desk stands on its original working floor castors. 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 = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
External Width = 91.1cm or 36” or 3ft
External Depth = 76cm 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 3ft Oak Angus Roll Top Pedestal Office Desk (Circa 1910)
