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Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

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We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry and campaign handles A very good looking early Victorian piece, this is fundamentally a drop front desk that has been made in a very compact and decorative way, the idea being when not in use it is a small piece of furniture that displays a beautiful hand made tapestry which depicts and oriental scene. The piece has campaign handles either side for ease of transport When needed the front panel unlocks with the original key and drops down to reveal a very nicely sized work station, you have an area stationary which includes a sliding quill tray, in a modern context this is perfect as a laptop work station. To the left we find the original brass candlestick holder, essential for any work station prior to the installation of home electrics We have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, its solid oak and has a wonderful grain Dimensions: Height 110cm Width 57.5cm Depth 37cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Tapestry,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823316835792
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