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Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian
About the Item
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.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 245141stDibs: LU2645341004252
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