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Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

$17,122.55
£12,500
€14,664.83
CA$23,454.47
A$26,154.39
CHF 13,646.25
MX$320,924.22
NOK 173,694.97
SEK 164,572.21
DKK 109,449.06
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We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George III circa 1820 lightly restored metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is an important and sophisticated piece of English Georgian furniture. Every discerning gentleman’s library should have one. They were the height of elegance and technology in the Georgian to early Victorian era The one is a very fine, restored example, the steps are hidden inside the main frame, when folded this is a lovely English writing table with green leather top, when unfolded it becomes a tall library bookcase ladder Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, there will be age and use related patina marks here and there as you would expect with a 200+ year old piece, nothing that detracts from the functionality and or charm Desk dimensions Height:- 65cm Width:- 112cm Depth:- 60.5cm Under desk height 54cm Ladder dimensions Height:- 128cm Width:- 164.5cm Depth:- 62cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 44.1 in (112 cm)Depth: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823330627842

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