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Victorian Oak & Leather Pedestal Desk (c. 1880)

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Here is an example of a good quality antique Victorian oak and leather freestanding pedestal desk, circa 1880.

Summary
• Circa 1880
• Period Late Victorian
• Wood Oak
• Size 4ft 6” wide x 2ft 6” deep
• Item Freestanding desk
• Brown & gold tool leather top
• Thumb moulded edging desktop
• 9 working drawers
• Brass key escutcheons
• Brass back-plate escutcheons
• Swan neck brass handles
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Cedar lined drawers (sign of good quality)
• Working locks & key
• Original rectangular plinth
• Original brown ceramic mug castors
• Fantastic colour
• Very good condition
• Dismantles for easy transport
• 14 day free UK returns policy

Here is an example of a good quality antique Victorian oak and leather freestanding pedestal desk, circa 1880. The desk boasts a good quality aged brown & gold tool leather insert to the desktop. Surrounding this is an oak frame, which terminated in a thumb-moulded edge. Below, the two pedestals contain 9 large working drawers to the front on one side. The drawers are hand dovetailed and lined with cedar (a sign of good quality). The drawer fronts feature brass back-plate escutcheons connected to brass swan neck handles. The drawers also feature brass escutcheon keyholes. All the drawers feature a working lock and key. There are only drawers to one side of the desk. Below, the pedestals feature the original rectangular plinths and original brown ceramic mug castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy transport. This style of desk was designed to sit against a wall.

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 antique 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. The leather and gold tooling is in very good condition however there are two brown marks to the leather (see photos). We can replace the leather with a colour of your choice if you prefer. Please contact us for a quote. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature very old replacement brass swan neck handles. All drawers feature a working lock and key. Free of woodworm, solid in joint the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.

Dimensions
External height = 73.7cm or 2ft 4¾”
External width = 137cm or 4ft 6”
External depth = 75cm or 2ft 5½”
Knee height = 58.3cm or 1ft 11”
Knee width (pedestal) = 57.5cm or 1ft 10¾”
Knee width (plinth) = 54.5cm or 1ft 9½”

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
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to email or phone Julian on 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 7960 738 212).

UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. 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 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. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only 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.

International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer. Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase.

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. CIONA 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 35 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. Desk Oak 15

Price
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 Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79.
 
DimensionsExternal height = 73.7cm or 2ft 4¾” External width = 137cm or 4ft 6” External depth = 75cm or 2ft 5½” Knee height = 58.3cm or 1ft 11” Knee width (pedestal) = 57.5cm or 1ft 10¾” Knee width (plinth) = 54.5cm or 1ft 9½” Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1880  Late Victorian Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition 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. The leather and gold tooling is in very good condition however there are two brown marks to the leather (see photos). We can replace the leather with a colour of your choice if you prefer. Please contact us for a quote. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature very old replacement brass swan neck handles. All drawers feature a working lock and key. Free of woodworm, solid in joint the desk does not wobble and is ready to use. Item code as236a461 / Desk Oak 15 Status Sold

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Yola Gray AntiquesUnit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR

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