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Victorian Mahogany 3 Part Partners Desk
E W Cousins and Son
for sale €3,159     $3,429
£2,700

E W Cousins and Son

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Victorian Mahogany 3 Part Partners Desk

19th century
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Victorian Mahogany 3 Part Partners Desk. The red leather lined top having thumb moulded moulded edge. The 9 mahogany lined drawers having the original knob handles. The reverse side having 3 drawers over 2 panelled cupboard doors. The interior of cupboard having single shelf the other having upright divider one missing. The pedestals on plinth bases having hidden castors.

Dimensions:

59 1/2" wide

40" deep

30" high

23 1/2" high kneehole.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA888372
Dealers Internal Reference
9106
Description
Victorian Mahogany 3 Part Partners Desk. The red leather lined top having thumb moulded moulded edge. The 9 mahogany lined drawers having the original knob handles. The reverse side having 3 drawers over 2 panelled cupboard doors. The interior of cupboard having single shelf the other having upright divider one missing. The pedestals on plinth bases having hidden castors.

Dimensions:

59 1/2" wide

40" deep

30" high

23 1/2" high kneehole.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA888372
Dealers Internal Ref
9106
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A Victorian mahogany three-part partners desk featuring a red leather writing inset and multiple drawers on two pedestals with turned wooden knobs.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany three-part partners desk featuring a red leather writing inset and multiple drawers on two pedestals with turned wooden knobs.

Victorian Mahogany 3 Part Partners Desk

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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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E W Cousins and Son
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A Victorian mahogany three-part partners desk featuring a red leather writing inset and multiple drawers on two pedestals with turned wooden knobs.
Victorian Mahogany 3 Part Partners Desk
Ref: SA888372
A Victorian mahogany three-part partners desk featuring a red leather writing inset and multiple drawers on two pedestals with turned wooden knobs.
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A partners desk is a large free-standing pedestal desk designed for two people to work facing each other, featuring drawers or cupboards on opposing sides. Popularised during the Victorian era, these desks were commonly used in financial institutions, law offices, and library settings.

Traditional Victorian pedestal desks were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often finished with leather writing surfaces. They feature a three-part modular design comprising two independent drawer pedestals and a removable top section joined by wooden cleats.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass or turned wooden drawer knobs, and hidden castors beneath the plinth base. They also feature functional drawers or cupboard doors on both opposing sides of the structure.

Position the desk centrally within a home office or library space to allow access from all sides as intended by its design. Contrast the dark polished mahogany and red leather top with modern lighting and contemporary desk accessories.

Preserve the timber finish by applying a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources. Clean the leather surface using a soft cloth followed by a leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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