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Ladies Writing Desk & Chair by Marsh Jones & Cribb
Antique Ebonised Ladies Writing Desk and Original Matching Chair by the Renowned Furniture Makers Marsh & Jones ( late Kendal & Co) Medieval Cabinet Makers of Leeds. ( Please see Biography below).
The desk and matching chair dating to around 1860 with the desk having a moulded edge to the top above a single drawer to the centre and with stylised supports to each corner of the kneehole. It has three further drawers to each pedastal above a turned spindle frame with turned bobbin finial. It stands on ring turned legs on castors. The desk has panelled sides joined by a single stretcher and all of the drawers are mahogany lined with original gilt brass handles.
The matching chair has has reeded side supports and with a turned spindle top rail above its original upholstered back rest and stuff over seat with shaped frieze below with turned spindle supports and standing on ring turned legs joined by squared stretchers.
It has its 'partial' paper label with design number.
Marsh Jones & Cribb were important antique furniture makers in Leeds in a similar league to Gillows of Lancaster specializing in Medieval or Gothic Revival antique furniture, they made from C1865 under licence to Charles Bevans his famous 'New Registered reclining chair' & Bevan designed for them until C1867. M.J & C made all the furniture for the marital home of Titus Salt Junior in Basildon near Saltaire & also made furniture to the designs of Bruce Talbert. W.R. Lethaby became their top designer in the 1880's.
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND SMALL CHARGE FOR SCOTLAND AND WALES
WE ARE A TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE
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The desk and matching chair dating to around 1860 with the desk having a moulded edge to the top above a single drawer to the centre and with stylised supports to each corner of the kneehole. It has three further drawers to each pedastal above a turned spindle frame with turned bobbin finial. It stands on ring turned legs on castors. The desk has panelled sides joined by a single stretcher and all of the drawers are mahogany lined with original gilt brass handles.
The matching chair has has reeded side supports and with a turned spindle top rail above its original upholstered back rest and stuff over seat with shaped frieze below with turned spindle supports and standing on ring turned legs joined by squared stretchers.
It has its 'partial' paper label with design number.
Marsh Jones & Cribb were important antique furniture makers in Leeds in a similar league to Gillows of Lancaster specializing in Medieval or Gothic Revival antique furniture, they made from C1865 under licence to Charles Bevans his famous 'New Registered reclining chair' & Bevan designed for them until C1867. M.J & C made all the furniture for the marital home of Titus Salt Junior in Basildon near Saltaire & also made furniture to the designs of Bruce Talbert. W.R. Lethaby became their top designer in the 1880's.
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND SMALL CHARGE FOR SCOTLAND AND WALES
WE ARE A TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 14/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. we take all major debit /credit cards , cheque or Bank transfer
DimensionsThe desk measures 29" high x knee height 23.5" x 21" deep x 42" wide
The chair measures 33" high x seat height 16.5" x 18" deep x 17" wide
Category Antique Furniture
Period Mid Victorian Antiques
Material Ebonised
Origin English
Maker Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Condition In very good condition with lovely patination and charm
Item code as292a346 / w7063/3.9
Status Sold
£795.00
$969.98
€942.15
$
€
Conversion rates as of 14/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. we take all major debit /credit cards , cheque or Bank transfer
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Skipton Road (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
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