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Antique Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk
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Description
A magnificent antique inlaid mahogany leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
It is of the utmost quality, it has a very smart design and is a great size. The mahogany has a gorgeous colour tone and beautiful grain patterns on all sides. The inset leather top has a fantastic colour and tooled edges, the central section lifts up to be a writing slope and is supported by a mahogany ratchet mechanism. There is plenty of storage space in the many drawers, which have high quality brass handles, Hobbs locks and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. The upper section has a pierced brass gallery and lovely brass letter apertures that lead down into the small cabinets. This stands on tapered legs terminating in brass casters, it is nicely finished on all sides, so can be used as a free standing item.
We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some very minor old wear and patina here and there beneath the polish.
The upper section lifts off for ease of transport, and is held in place by dowel pegs.
Width 57 inches, 145cm
Depth 34 inches, 86cm
Height 41 inches, 103cm
Desk Height 30 inches, 76cm
Knee Height 24 inches, 61cm
measurements
Height:
103 cm
Width:
145 cm
Depth:
86 cm
Desk Height 76cm
Knee Height 61cm
measurements
declaration
Marylebone Antiques has clarified that the Antique Inlaid Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk (LA497769) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1890-1900