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18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk

$12,900
£9,764.75
€11,200.21
CA$18,132.38
A$19,954.50
CHF 10,463.90
MX$242,166.41
NOK 130,797.10
SEK 123,828.62
DKK 83,615.14

About the Item

An 18th century English mahogany pedestal desk with gilt tooled leather inset three-section top over central drawer with two banks of four drawers to either side, featuring fine details such as hand-carved gadrooned edge molding, beaded edges to drawers, brass pulls, and original wood castors to underside to allow easy movement. Notably also possessing a central adjustable leather covered book support for reading.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000020011stDibs: LU798344090962

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