Very Large 18 Drawer Edwardian Partners Desk

Name: Very Large 18 Drawer Edwardian Partners Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA990379
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A very large and good quality Edwardian solid mahogany 18 drawer pedestal partners desk by Gill and Reigate of London. The moulded edge and cross banded top having 3 panels of replaced hand dyed green leather with blind and gold tooling. The front and back are identical with 9 graduated and cock beaded drawers which have good brass swan neck handles, brass escutcheons, solid mahogany linings, dove tailed joints and working 4 lever brass locks with keys. The sides have applied outline beading and the whole raised on plinth bases with hidden brass casters. Condition- Fine with no damage. Transports in 3 pieces. Dimensions:- Height…31.75’’/ 80.5cm. Width…72.25’’/ 183.5cm. Depth…41.25’’/ 104.5cm. Kneehole Height…25.5’’/ 65cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £120.

NOTE. The firm of Gill & Reigate was founded in 1898, and by 1901, trading at 85 Oxford Street, London, they described themselves as 'Dealers in Antique & Modern Furniture, Artistic Decorators and Upholsterers'. They were decorators to King George V. The firm appears to have lasted until 1958, then trading at Arlington House, Arlington Street. During the period 1915-1920 the firm were engaged on the restoration and furnishing of Sulgrave Manor, under the direction of the architect Sir Reginald Blomfield.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80.5cm (31.69")

Width

183.5cm (72.24")

Depth

104.5cm (41.14")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA990379

Dealers Internal Reference

24041

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very large and good quality Edwardian solid mahogany 18 drawer pedestal partners desk by Gill and Reigate of London.

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The moulded edge and cross banded top having 3 panels of replaced hand dyed green leather with blind and gold tooling.

John Howkins Antiques

The front and back are identical with 9 graduated and cock beaded drawers which have good brass swan neck handles, brass escutcheons, solid mahogany linings, dove tailed joints and working 4 lever brass locks with keys. The sides have applied outline beading and the whole raised on plinth bases with hidden brass casters. Condition- Fine with no damage. Transports in 3 pieces. Dimensions:- Height…31.75’’/ 80.5cm. Width…72.25’’/ 183.5cm. Depth…41.25’’/ 104.5cm. Kneehole Height…25.5’’/ 65cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £120.

fig 1. Very Large 18 Drawer Edwardian Partners Desk

NOTE. The firm of Gill & Reigate was founded in 1898, and by 1901, trading at 85 Oxford Street, London, they described themselves as 'Dealers in Antique & Modern Furniture, Artistic Decorators and Upholsterers'. They were decorators to King George V. The firm appears to have lasted until 1958, then trading at Arlington House, Arlington Street. During the period 1915-1920 the firm were engaged on the restoration and furnishing of Sulgrave Manor, under the direction of the architect Sir Reginald Blomfield.