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Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk With Hidden Inkwell And Pen Compartment
Tideswell, Derbyshire., United Kingdom
£745 per item
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Item details
Height
70.5 cm
Width
81.5 cm
Depth
45.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A small mid 19th century flame mahogany writing desk of absolutely superb quality, with the original tooled leather top, hidden pen tray and ink well, concealed frieze drawer, and beautifully turned legs and stretchers standing on Cope and Collinson brass castors…
This is one of the nicest tables/desks we’ve ever had the pleasure to own. The quality is absolutely faultless - there is no makers mark or badge, but I think it must have been built by a very competent cabinetmaker. The turned legs and stretcher are my favourite element - absolutely beautifully done. The desk top has a green tooled leather surface which as far as we can tell is original. At the rear of the desk is a little compartment with a lift up lid, containing a storage area for pens and space for an ink pot - this is of dovetailed construction, even though you can only see the dovetails if you take the drawer out and look under the top. The freize drawer has a hidden finger pull recess underneath, and is made from mahogany throughout with very delicate little dovetails. The drawer is shaped to fit around the pen/ink storage area. The Cope and Collinson patent castors run freely, but are badly tarnished and the name stamp is barely legible.
The desk is of quite compact proportions so I assume would have been intended as a ‘ladies desk’. The back is finished so it can stand in the centre of the room, or in front of a window, if desired. It would be a pleasure to use as desk, but would also make a lovely dressing table, hall table or side table. It dates from c1850 - 1860.
Condition report:
As mentioned above the castors are badly tarnished/discoloured, but they run freely and are strong and secure. There is a small piece of veneer missing next to the pen/ink storage compartment. One leg has suffered a break in the past, just above the castor, but it has been very neatly repaired. There are some minor surface scratches and scuffs, but overall this is in very good condition with a nice surface patina.
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The price quoted for delivery is for the mainland UK (excluding the Scottish highlands) - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch. Delivery is one man only as standard. Delivery is to the ground floor only - if you require the item carrying upstairs please let us know at the time of booking so we can inform the courier that this is required.
Furniture items are normally delivered within two weeks, though can take longer depending on courier availability.
Smaller items that can be sent by post or standard courier service should usually arrive within 3-5 working days. These items are always sent on a fully tracked service.
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2022
- 34 sales
- Ships from Tideswell, Derbyshire., United Kingdom
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Last updated: 17th October 2024
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