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Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian
$1,472.93
£1,075
€1,253.93
CA$2,017.54
A$2,243.95
CHF 1,171.72
MX$27,306.49
NOK 14,964.67
SEK 14,034.22
DKK 9,358.56
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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)
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- 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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