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Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner
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Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner

19th century
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A magnificent late Victorian desk by the acclaimed cabinet makers Thomas Turner of Manchester, England. Highly unusual in design and most probably a one off special commission. Made from solid oak with pollard oak veneers to the more exposed areas, whilst all the drawer linings are solid mahogany. The decorative carving to the back panel is of fruiting vines and is extremely crisp. The lower sloping fall lifts to give extra storage whilst to the sides are two pencil drawers. Above the side drawers are two new leather surfaces in antique green with a gold tooled border. The lower drawer section to the right has four long drawers whilst to the left the three lower drawers are half the length which allows for the side cupboard. The the centre is a single long drawer above a pair of recessed cupboard doors. All the locks work and have keys and amazingly all superb cast brass and gilded handles a present perfect and original. in superb condition throughout and ready to use and enjoy. Locks by Hobbs & Co London.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA894931
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B-448
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A magnificent late Victorian desk by the acclaimed cabinet makers Thomas Turner of Manchester, England. Highly unusual in design and most probably a one off special commission.
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Made from solid oak with pollard oak veneers to the more exposed areas, whilst all the drawer linings are solid mahogany.
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The decorative carving to the back panel is of fruiting vines and is extremely crisp. The lower sloping fall lifts to give extra storage whilst to the sides are two pencil drawers. Above the side drawers are two new leather surfaces in antique green with a gold tooled border. The lower drawer section to the right has four long drawers whilst to the left the three lower drawers are half the length which allows for the side cupboard. The the centre is a single long drawer above a pair of recessed cupboard doors. All the locks work and have keys and amazingly all superb cast brass and gilded handles a present perfect and original. in superb condition throughout and ready to use and enjoy. Locks by Hobbs & Co London.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Pollard Oak Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA894931
Dealers Internal Ref
B-448
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A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers.
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Archive I A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers.

Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner

Archive II A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers. View II
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Archive X A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers. View XI
Archive XII A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers. View XII
Archive XIII A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers. View XIII
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A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers.
Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner
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A late Victorian pollard oak desk featuring a central sloped green leather writing surface, carved backboard cresting, tiered shelves with mirrors, and brass-handled drawers.
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Late Victorian desks from the late nineteenth century often feature carved detailing, multiple storage drawers, and raised decorative superstructures. Pollard oak refers to timber taken from oak trees pruned to encourage dense, swirling grain figures favoured by cabinetmakers such as Thomas Turner of Manchester.

These writing desks were typically constructed using solid timbers such as oak or mahogany, often combined with decorative pollard oak veneers. Writing surfaces were commonly inset with gold-tooled leather skivers, complemented by hand-cast brass handles and dovetailed drawer joints.

Authentic pieces by Thomas Turner of Manchester frequently bear stamped maker marks or engraved lock plates. Examination of dovetailed joints, original brass fitments, and historic pollard oak grain patterns assists in confirming authentic nineteenth-century origin.

A Victorian carved desk functions as a focal point within a study or home office environment. Pairing the warm oak tone with neutral wall paint, brass task lighting, and contemporary seating creates a balanced workspace.

Wooden surfaces require regular dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish along the grain. The leather skiver surface should be wiped clean and conditioned with specialist leather cream to prevent drying.
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