A Large High Quality Mid-19th Century Figured Mahogany Library Drum Table

This superb early Victorian library drum table stands on a most impressive hand carved central tripod with original casters. The upper section is fitted with four real drawers and four alternate false ones. One of the drawers has a fully fitted interior with a writing surface which is beautifully inlaid with red leather and decorated with hand embossed tooling. This surface lifts into a sloping reading rest which is located with a brass stay and can be further raised to access the storage area below. Alongside there is a pen tray which has a removable top and storage below and there is provision for two inkwells. The drawers are veneered in finely figured mahogany and have intricately turned mahogany knobs with a central circular brass escutcheon and original locks. The top is made from two fabulous pieces of book matched solid plum mahogany which is distinctively figured and has a richly patinated surface with a great colour.

English, circa 1850

H 79 w 126 d 126 cm

Knee height clearance below table 60 cm

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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