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Rare Victorian Hardwood Kidney Desk with Bookcase Back & Sideways Opening Drawer
About the Item
- Attributed to:Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
- Similar to:Thomas Chippendale (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.55 in (72.5 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 31.11 in (79 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. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823319169452
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