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Victorian 4ft 7⅛” Oak Roll Top Pedestal Desk c1890
This is a good quality Victorian oak 4ft 7⅛” wide freestanding roll top pedestal desk, circa 1890, in good original condition.
Summary:
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Late Victorian
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: England, UK
• Locksmith: Maple & Colt Ltd. (London & Paris)
• Width: 4ft 7⅛”
• Freestanding / centre room desk
• “S” shaped design
• Posting slots
• Solid fielded oak panels
• Brass drop interior handles
• 27 internal drawers
• 5 internal vertical compartments
• 2 pull out writing slide supports
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• Central lockable drawer
• Large filing drawer
• Central modesty board
• Original working lock and keys
• Working locking mechanism
• Excellent original colour & patination
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a good quality Victorian oak 4ft 7⅛” wide freestanding roll top pedestal desk, circa 1890, in good original condition, made in England using the finest materials on hand at the time. The desktop has been constructed from the best quality oak and the exterior of the desks features good quality pronounced fielded oak panels.
Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. Either side of the “s” shaped sides are posting slots. These were designed to allow people to post letters through the slot addressed to the owner of the desk, whilst the desk was closed. The sliding tambour can be moved up and down to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The pigeonhole drawer linings are constructed of sycamore. The interior houses 27 internal drawers the top row incorporates brass label holders, with all drawers featuring oak knobs.
Five large vertical pigeonholes, with twin horizontal pen trays to the centre of the desk, are incorporated into the bank of drawers, with twin letter racks on the inside of the tambour. These pigeonholes and vertical compartments are ideal for storing paperwork or letters in an upright position.
When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and key, the secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal drawers, except the central drawer. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The original tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer also features the original working lock and key. It is worth noting that Maple & Colt Ltd. of London & Paris made the barrel lock this is stamped on the carved brass escutcheon.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers that are made of top quality sycamore with hand dovetail construction. Each drawer retains its original adjustable partition divider. The bottom right drawer features a large open filing drawer. The drawers retain their original, ornate oak cup handles. The drawer fronts feature a cushion front moulding. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pullout-writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. There is a solid oak fielded panel modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk sits on its original steel castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy storage or transportation.
This desk is a truly classic example of English roll top desks from the late 19th century period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed is second to none. It is rare to see an example, which not only is in excellent condition, but is also in original condition.
The desk features a rich golden oak colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.
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 antique furniture.
Condition Report:
The desk is in good condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, notably to the exterior of the pedestals and plinths, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main work surface area (which are common on these desks). There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and inside the drawers. The tambour retains its original working barrel lock and key. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). The desk also retains its original internal secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers except the central drawer. The central drawer retains separate original working lock and key. The desk boasts all its internal brass label holders drawer handles/knobs and sits on its original castors. One of the dividers inside one of the drawers is missing a small piece to its corner, but it is still fully functional. Please note, the drawers were designed to have only one divider per drawer, the position of which (back to front) can be adjusted the drawers are not missing multiple dividers. The desk retains its original polish, which is why it has a fantastic colour and patination. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in such good condition. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 127cm or 50” or 4ft 2”
External width = 140cm or 55⅛” or 4ft 7⅛”
External depth = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
Writing height = 77cm or 30⅜” or 2ft 6⅜”
Writing width = 129.8cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
Writing depth = 71.5cm or 28⅛” or 2ft 4⅛”
Knee height = 62.7cm or 24⅝” or 2ft ⅝”
Knee width (pedestals) = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Customer Service:
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. Assembly is an additional £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Roll top Desk 27
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary:
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Late Victorian
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: England, UK
• Locksmith: Maple & Colt Ltd. (London & Paris)
• Width: 4ft 7⅛”
• Freestanding / centre room desk
• “S” shaped design
• Posting slots
• Solid fielded oak panels
• Brass drop interior handles
• 27 internal drawers
• 5 internal vertical compartments
• 2 pull out writing slide supports
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• Central lockable drawer
• Large filing drawer
• Central modesty board
• Original working lock and keys
• Working locking mechanism
• Excellent original colour & patination
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a good quality Victorian oak 4ft 7⅛” wide freestanding roll top pedestal desk, circa 1890, in good original condition, made in England using the finest materials on hand at the time. The desktop has been constructed from the best quality oak and the exterior of the desks features good quality pronounced fielded oak panels.
Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. Either side of the “s” shaped sides are posting slots. These were designed to allow people to post letters through the slot addressed to the owner of the desk, whilst the desk was closed. The sliding tambour can be moved up and down to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The pigeonhole drawer linings are constructed of sycamore. The interior houses 27 internal drawers the top row incorporates brass label holders, with all drawers featuring oak knobs.
Five large vertical pigeonholes, with twin horizontal pen trays to the centre of the desk, are incorporated into the bank of drawers, with twin letter racks on the inside of the tambour. These pigeonholes and vertical compartments are ideal for storing paperwork or letters in an upright position.
When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and key, the secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal drawers, except the central drawer. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The original tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer also features the original working lock and key. It is worth noting that Maple & Colt Ltd. of London & Paris made the barrel lock this is stamped on the carved brass escutcheon.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers that are made of top quality sycamore with hand dovetail construction. Each drawer retains its original adjustable partition divider. The bottom right drawer features a large open filing drawer. The drawers retain their original, ornate oak cup handles. The drawer fronts feature a cushion front moulding. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pullout-writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. There is a solid oak fielded panel modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk sits on its original steel castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy storage or transportation.
This desk is a truly classic example of English roll top desks from the late 19th century period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed is second to none. It is rare to see an example, which not only is in excellent condition, but is also in original condition.
The desk features a rich golden oak colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.
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 antique furniture.
Condition Report:
The desk is in good condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, notably to the exterior of the pedestals and plinths, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main work surface area (which are common on these desks). There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and inside the drawers. The tambour retains its original working barrel lock and key. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). The desk also retains its original internal secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers except the central drawer. The central drawer retains separate original working lock and key. The desk boasts all its internal brass label holders drawer handles/knobs and sits on its original castors. One of the dividers inside one of the drawers is missing a small piece to its corner, but it is still fully functional. Please note, the drawers were designed to have only one divider per drawer, the position of which (back to front) can be adjusted the drawers are not missing multiple dividers. The desk retains its original polish, which is why it has a fantastic colour and patination. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in such good condition. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 127cm or 50” or 4ft 2”
External width = 140cm or 55⅛” or 4ft 7⅛”
External depth = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
Writing height = 77cm or 30⅜” or 2ft 6⅜”
Writing width = 129.8cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
Writing depth = 71.5cm or 28⅛” or 2ft 4⅛”
Knee height = 62.7cm or 24⅝” or 2ft ⅝”
Knee width (pedestals) = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Customer Service:
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. Assembly is an additional £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Roll top Desk 27
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 20/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65
DimensionsExternal height = 127cm or 50” or 4ft 2”
External width = 140cm or 55⅛” or 4ft 7⅛”
External depth = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
Writing height = 77cm or 30⅜” or 2ft 6⅜”
Writing width = 129.8cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
Writing depth = 71.5cm or 28⅛” or 2ft 4⅛”
Knee height = 62.7cm or 24⅝” or 2ft ⅝”
Knee width (pedestals) = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1890
Late Victorian Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Condition The desk is in good condition and is in complete working order. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, notably to the exterior of the pedestals and plinths, but nothing significant considering its age. There are no ink or water stains or scratches to the main work surface area (which are common on these desks). There are old use marks to the tops of the writing slide supports and inside the drawers. The tambour retains its original working barrel lock and key. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). The desk also retains its original internal secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers except the central drawer. The central drawer retains separate original working lock and key. The desk boasts all its internal brass label holders drawer handles/knobs and sits on its original castors. One of the dividers inside one of the drawers is missing a small piece to its corner, but it is still fully functional. Please note, the drawers were designed to have only one divider per drawer, the position of which (back to front) can be adjusted the drawers are not missing multiple dividers. The desk retains its original polish, which is why it has a fantastic colour and patination. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in such good condition. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a1005 / Roll top Desk 27
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 20/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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