Large Mahogany Desk - Maple & Co

1900 - 1920

Sold by Athey Antiques

Description

Fine quality large mahogany free standing desk attributed to Maple & Co.

the inverted breakfront top with cross banding and satinwood inlay has a burgundy tooled leather writing surface, seven drawers with crossbanding and inlay detail, lovely brass handles and are all locked by the central drawer mechanism, raised on square tapering legs fitted with brass castors.

with normal marks, scuffs etc commensurate with age and use, this super quality, handsome desk is in overall very good sound condition, the polished back allowing it to be free standing in any position , it really does need to be seen to be fully appreciated.

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height 30.5" 77 cm... kneehole height 24" 61 cm

width 63" 160 cm ... kneehole width 26" 66 cm

depth 33.5" 86 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

86cm (33.86")

Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA910317

Dealers Internal Reference

ath3285

Description

Fine quality large mahogany free standing desk attributed to Maple & Co.

the inverted breakfront top with cross banding and satinwood inlay has a burgundy tooled leather writing surface, seven drawers with crossbanding and inlay detail, lovely brass handles and are all locked by the central drawer mechanism, raised on square tapering legs fitted with brass castors.

fig 1. large mahogany desk - Maple & Co — fig 1. Large Mahogany Desk - Maple & Co

with normal marks, scuffs etc commensurate with age and use, this super quality, handsome desk is in overall very good sound condition, the polished back allowing it to be free standing in any position , it really does need to be seen to be fully appreciated.