Gravener Antiques

Description

A Late 19th Century Chippendale revival figured mahogany Partners desk ,the moulded and carved top lined with a tooled faded black hide . The shaped pedestals with foliate carved mounts to the concave corners, the plinth mouldings also carved. The oak lined drawers fitted with the original brass swan neck handles and acorn cast escutcheon covers. The cupboard doors to the rear housing a single shelf. Retaining a good original colour and condition throughout. 790mm high, 1580mm wide and 970mm deep.
Circa 1885.

Desk provenance

Sir Henry Norman,
Ramster Hall,
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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