A superb quality brass inlaid pedestal desk from the late 19th century. Of fine construction in a high grade, dense, mahogany timber. Of inverse break-fronted form. The top fitted with a sumptuous black leather writing surface finished with gilt tooled decorations to the surrounds. The desk top is finished with a solid brass edging which really sets the desk off. There is an an arrangement of 9 drawers (all lockable , key supplied) fitted with their original solid brass handles. The styles are inlaid with brass flutting. All standing on elegant tapering feet. This desk is finsihed to the rear so could be free-standing within a room if desired. Professionally repolished to a very high standard and now offered for sale in excellent condition. Splits into 3 sections for ease of installation.
Dimensions:
Width 150cms
Depth 81cms
Height 75.5cms
Kneehole clearance 61cms
Knehole width 65cms
measurements
Height:
75.5 cm
Width:
150 cm
Depth:
81 cm
measurements
declaration
Camden Antiques has clarified that the Fine Quality Brass Inlaid Pedestal Desk (LA509713) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1885