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English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania

$3,574.60
£2,635.11
€3,000
CA$4,893.97
A$5,427.78
CHF 2,850.40
MX$66,656.98
NOK 36,083.40
SEK 34,027.13
DKK 22,830.97
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Antique ministerial desk. English mahogany office desk with 15 drawers, dating back to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1860. Construction of the highest quality and proportion for this Victorian desk displaying an aged patina in excellent condition, enhanced with a total of 15 mahogany drawers. Retractable desk covered in leather (various stains and signs of wear) of easy dimensions, reachable by opening the flap. The flap, with lock and key present, also hides three document drawers. The three drawers in the highest part open only when the desk top is open, otherwise they are blocked with a mechanical safety system. One of the drawers of the side structure hides a secret compartment, which can be opened using a hidden lock (key present). The desk is also finished on the back, so it was created as a center desk that can be positioned in the middle of the room. Dimensions: Maximum width: 151 cm Maximum depth: 74 cm Maximum height: 111 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.71 in (111 cm)Width: 59.45 in (151 cm)Depth: 29.14 in (74 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860 circa
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restauro conservativo al legno. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9903240545662

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