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Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

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This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Pleasingly petite desk with a delightful appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues Wide leather skiver inset to the top, with Greek key tooling and embossed outer edge Arrangement of drawers to the fascia, the left bank disguising a cabinet door Dressed with appealing foliate circular pulls in warm brass tones Kneehole accentuated with shaped brackets, with carved swirl accents The kneehole set at a comfortable height of 59.5cm (23.5'') Raised upon a slender quartet of turned legs, with collared finish This is an appealing antique ladies writing desk, with superb colour and of useful Size for several rooms in the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 96cm (37.75'') Max Depth: 48.5cm (19'') Max Height: 74.5cm (29.25'') Skiver Width: 93.5cm (36.75'') Skiver Depth: 46cm (18'') Kneehole Width: 29.5cm (11.5'') Kneehole Height: 59.5cm (23.5'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.34 in (74.5 cm)Width: 37.8 in (96 cm)Depth: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.90391stDibs: LU2645334390322
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