London Fine Antiques

Description

Our Stock # 24938

This is an antique master shipping clerk's desk. An English, mahogany and leather partner desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Wonderfully wide example, with a broad writing surface and suite of drawers
Displays a desirable aged patina and in appealingly original order
Select stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
Presented in its original order, the leather skiver has superb character showing wax sealing-iron burns

Georgian overtones to the desk edge, with a tactile gadrooned finish
Generous desktop measuring 137.5cm (54.25'') across, above a bank of five drawers
The decorative reverse bank dressed with matching brass, drop handles
Each drawer replete with an inset brass lined lock — keys absent

Shaped brackets accentuate the kneehole to each side of the desk
Broad cabriole legs at each corner adorned with leaf carvings to the knees
Standing upon fascinating ball and talon feet, another Georgian revival choice

This is a superb antique master shipping clerk's desk, with a graceful appearance, generous size and confidently wearing its lightly time worn skiver. A treat to use and enhance a drawing room or home office. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 141cm (55.5'')
Max Depth: 79.5cm (31.25'')
Max Height: 77cm (30.25'')

Skiver Width: 127.5cm (50.25'')
Skiver Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Kneehole Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')
Kneehole Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Central Drawer Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')
Central Drawer Depth: 58.5cm (23'')
Central Drawer Height: 7cm (2.75'')

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