Here is an example of a very good quality antique Victorian 6ft mahogany and leather partners’ desk, circa 1860 – 1880.
Summary
• Circa 1860 – 1880
• Period Mid Victorian
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Size 6ft wide x 4ft deep
• Item Freestanding partners desk
• Thumb moulded top
• Brass key escutcheons
• Original brass swan neck handles
• Green & gold tool rexine leather
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany lined drawers
• Moulded drawer fronts
• 12 working drawers
• 2 working cupboards to back
• Significant storage space
• Working locks & keys
• Original rounded plinth
• Fantastic colour
• Excellent condition
• Very good quality
• Dismantles for easy transport
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is an example of a very good quality antique Victorian 6ft x 4ft mahogany partners’ desk, circa 1860 – 1880. The desk boasts a dark green & gold tool leather rexine insert surrounded a by a rounded moulded thumb edge top. Below, there are 9 large working drawers to one side. The cock-beaded drawers have the original brass key escutcheons and original brass swan neck handles. All drawers and cupboard doors feature working locks and keys. The drawers feature the wooden divider compartments. To the back of the desk, there are a further three working drawers and further below, there are two large working cupboards with hinged doors, each having a shelf. These cupboards make ideal storage compartments. Each drawer and cupboard door features lovely quality thumb moulded fronts. All drawers are constructed with solid mahogany drawer linings, which have been hand-dovetailed (sign of good quality). Below, the pedestals feature traditional Victorian rounded corner plinths. The desk is freestanding which means it can be situated in the centre of the room. The pedestals can be rotated to either have all drawers on one side or alternate each side so that you have one cupboard and a set of drawers each side. The desk can be dismantled into three sections for easy transport. As this is such a large desk, it means there is significant storage space available.
We do offer a service whereby we can replace the top with a leather skiver in a colour of your choice for an additional cost of £310.
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 a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This desk is in excellent condition. The rexine leather has nominal old use marks to the right hand corner it – see photos. We offer a service whereby the rexine leather can be replaced with a leather skiver and colour of your choice. If you wish us to replace it with a leather skiver of any colour, thee cost would be an additional £310. All drawers and cupboards in the desk features working locks and keys. There are nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Free of woodworm, solid in joint the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 77.3cm or 2ft 6½”
External depth = 122cm or 4ft
External width = 183cm or 6ft
Knee height = 59.5cm or 1ft 11½”
Knee width = 92cm or 3ft
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