Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
It is of magnificent quality, with lots of fine features. There is a large back gallery with four small drawers and a carved central section which lifts up to reveal letter storage and compartments for pens / inkwells. The central section of the leather top writing surface also lifts up to reveal more storage and internal drawers. The turned legs sit on brass casters and locks are all made by Hobbs, the finest locksmith of the time. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing desk.
We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is fantastic for its age. There are just some minor marks and normal wear for a piece of this age here and there.
This desk does come apart into three sections for easy transportation.
Width – 54 inches , 138 cm
Depth – 32 inches , 82 cm
Height – 45 inches , 115 cm
Desk height – 30 inches , 77 cm
Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm
Knee width – 23 inches , 58 cm
Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.
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Antique Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk by James Shoolbred
