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Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
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Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique reception desk letter set. An English, walnut and oak magnifying glass and letter opener on a stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Beautifully crafted set, adding a touch of distinction to the desktop

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Walnut handles adorn the polished plated brass instruments

Quality oak plinth shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Appealing magnifying glass with clear, bright lens in good condition

Outer frame accentuated with delightful chased foliate detail

Broad point to the letter opener in a pleasingly shaped arrow form

Chased detailing adorns the plinth, standing upon shaped petal feet

This is a superb antique reception desk letter set, with two wonderful tools presented appealingly upon a well-crafted stand. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for use.

Dimensions:

Set Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Set Depth: 13cm (5'')

Set Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Magnifying Glass Width: 7.5cm (3'')

Magnifying Glass Depth: 3cm (1.25'')

Magnifying Glass Height: 23cm (9'')

Letter Opener Width: 3cm (1.25'')

Letter Opener Depth: 3cm (1.25'')

Letter Opener Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA974109
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9159
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Description
This is an antique reception desk letter set.
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An English, walnut and oak magnifying glass and letter opener on a stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Beautifully crafted set, adding a touch of distinction to the desktop

fig 1. Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Walnut handles adorn the polished plated brass instruments

Quality oak plinth shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Appealing magnifying glass with clear, bright lens in good condition

fig 2. Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian

Outer frame accentuated with delightful chased foliate detail

Broad point to the letter opener in a pleasingly shaped arrow form

Chased detailing adorns the plinth, standing upon shaped petal feet

This is a superb antique reception desk letter set, with two wonderful tools presented appealingly upon a well-crafted stand. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for use.

fig 3. Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian

Dimensions:

Set Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Set Depth: 13cm (5'')

Set Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Magnifying Glass Width: 7.5cm (3'')

Magnifying Glass Depth: 3cm (1.25'')

Magnifying Glass Height: 23cm (9'')

Letter Opener Width: 3cm (1.25'')

Letter Opener Depth: 3cm (1.25'')

Letter Opener Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA974109
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9159
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Reception Desk Letter Set, English, Walnut, Magnifying Glass, Victorian
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