Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser - Victorian

This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Established as a sister company to the Ocean, Railway and General Accident Assurance Company in 1890, the maritime assurance subsidiary Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation was in business until 2005, having become a part of the Commercial Union in 1910. Fascinatingly original desk tidy, with an appealing period charm. Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn commensurate with age. Select stocks present rich russet hues and fine grain interest. Handwritten to the front fascia with the company name. Arranged as a quartet of graduated letter slides. Dressed to the base with a protective green baize. This is an appealing antique insurance agent's desk tidy, with a period maritime interest. Delivered ready for the desktop. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 24514