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Important Fully Restored Antique Victorian Bookcase Back Leather Top Kidney Desk

$27,369.03
£20,000
€23,542.38
CA$37,558.14
A$42,055.09
CHF 21,942.24
MX$512,410.39
NOK 278,431.45
SEK 264,714.17
DKK 175,728.34
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We are delighted to offer for sale this Important, fully restored, bookcase back kidney desk attributed to Gillow’s of Lancaster. This is one of the finest desks I have ever owned, the design was originally made by Gillows of Lancaster, you can see the same desk selling for £100,000-£120,000 with other dealers. The piece has been on a journey restoration wise, the top was removed and sent to a desk leather specialist in Brighton, they fitted the finest quality, extra large single piece of cattle hide leather, it was then gold leaf embossed with an oversized geometric boarder and secondarily embossed with a rope twist boarder, the top and base were then taken to London where my third generation trained French polisher restored any timber losses, he then washed the whole piece back and French polished it from the ground up, being sure to keep all the original age and patina This desk really is a tour de force of style and design, with books in the back it is quite simply the most attractive desk you could ever place in your library or study. Dimensions Height:- 77.5cm Width:- 154.5cm Depth:- 80cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Attributed to:
    Gillows of Lancaster & London (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Width: 60.83 in (154.5 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823328498922

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