Very Fine 19th Century Nine Drawer Desk by Shoolbred of London

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Very Fine 19th Century Nine Drawer Desk by Shoolbred of London

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A very fine 19th Century mahogany nine drawer pedestal desk by James Shoolbred of London, the moulded top inset with gilt embossed brown tooled leather writing skiver surface raised over frieze with one long cockbeaded drawer flanked with two short drawers, all with decorative brass ring pulls raised over a further set of three short graduated drawers in each pedestal, all cockbeaded with brass ring pulls terminating on plinth base. Desk Stamped by Shoolbred of London, Maker. James Shoolbred & Co or also known as Jas Shoolbred was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. The company first began supplying textiles to the furniture trade. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own exceptionally fine furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop. By the 1880’s, Jas Shoolbred had expanded to such an extent that the business had to move to larger premises, becoming one of the first large department stores in London, who would supply exceptional furniture and accessories of the highest quality for the Victorian home. Their furniture was displayed in a series of catalogues that the company produced every year of their new and impressive designs. James Shoolbred’s furniture was always displayed and photographed alongside the textiles, carpets and other accessories that the company sold, creating an example of interior design for customers to view. Jas Shoolbred was granted a Royal warrant by the mid-1880's and their Victorian furniture was of the finest quality available during the late Victorian period. Kneehole Height: 23.5 in / 60 cm.

Creator:
Jas Shoolbred & Co. (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 47.75 in (121.29 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Leather,Mahogany
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dublin, IE
Reference Number:
Seller: A22931stDibs: LU5836225864162