Summary:
• Circa: 1890 – 1910
• Period: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian
• Wood: Mahogany
• Size: 4ft 3” wide x 3ft 7” deep
• Item: Freestanding partners desk
• Reeded edge top
• Brass key escutcheons
• Brass ring pull handles
• Excellent quality green & gold tool leather
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany lined drawers to one side
• Working drawers all round
• Working cupboards to back
• Working locks & keys
• Fielded panel sides & doors
• Original rectangular plinth
• Fantastic colour
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles for easy transport
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is an example of a good quality antique late Victorian / early Edwardian 4ft 3” wide mahogany and leather partner’s desk, circa 1890 – 1910. The desk boasts an excellent quality green & geometric gold tool leather insert surrounded by a reeded edge. Below, there are 8 large working drawers to the front on side. The bottom left hand drawer is a double drawer and can be used as a filing drawer. The cock-beaded drawers feature the original brass key escutcheons and old replacement brass ring pull handles. The drawers are hand dovetailed and the drawer sides are mahogany lined. All drawers and cupboards feature the original working locks along with keys. There are only drawers to one side of the desk. The sides of the desk features fielded panels. On the back of the desk, there are two large fielded panel cupboards; each have sliding removable shelves and are useful for storage of larger items. Each cupboard door has a working lock and key. Below, the pedestals feature a traditional rectangular plinth. The desk is freestanding which means it can be situated in the centre of the room. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy transport.
This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This desk is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and plinths but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This desk features an excellent quality green leather, which is free from rips, watermarks and ink stains. All drawers and cupboards feature working locks and keys. Free of woodworm, solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 75.7cm or 2ft 5¾”
External width = 129.5cm or 4ft 3”
External depth = 109cm or 3ft 7”
Knee height = 60cm or 1ft 11¾”
Knee width (pedestal) = 56cm or 1ft 10”
Knee width (plinth) = 54.5cm or 1ft 9½”
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Ref. Partners Desk 9