This is a lovely late Vicorian Gonçalo Alves and Marquetry writing table / desk, Circa 1880 in date and in the manner of Edwards & Roberts.
The rectangular top has a moulded edge and features satinwood banding with an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface over a central frieze drawer flanked by six small drawers, all superbly decorated with wonderful marquetry of swags and garlands.
It is raised on four elegant square tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors.
Complete with working locks and keys, this elegant desk will make a wonderful addition to your home.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 75 x Width 122 x Depth 57
Height 61 x Width 53 - Kneehole dimensions
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 4 foot x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches
Height 2 foot x Width 1 foot, 9 inches - Kneehole dimensions
Edwards & Roberts
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Europe - Shadow Boxes