Object Description
A fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany partners desk, allowing two people to work the desk either side; incorporating a new top-quality black leather hide, measuring 5ft 6” wide x 3ft 6” deep, circa 1860, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: Mahogany Partners Desk
• Provenance: England, UK
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Mahogany
• Size: 5ft 6” wide x 3ft 6” deep
• New top-quality black leather hide
• Traditional gold tooling
• Round-edge moulded frame
• Original turned drawer knobs
• Hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawers
• Quarter beaded drawer construction (a sign of quality)
• Original working brass lever locks (with keys)
• 12 working drawers
• 2 Cupboards
• Pull-out writing slide (one pedestal)
• Original round-edge moulded plinths
• Significant storage space
• Lovely colour & patination
• Fine quality
• Dismantles into 3 sections for easy access into rooms
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns
Description:
A fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany partners desk, allowing two people to work the desk either side, circa 1860, in excellent condition. The Victorian desk has been fitted with a new top-quality black leather cow hide, decorated with gold tooling, encircled by a bevel moulded mahogany border. There are three working drawers to both sides of the top section of the desktop, with the central drawer being the largest on both sides. The drawers retain the original working brass lever locks, with working keys. The drawers are mahogany lined, constructed with hand-dovetail joints and feature quarter beaded interiors (a sign of quality). The drawer fronts retain their original turned knobs.
Each pedestal comprises three drawers and a cupboard, therefore a total of 12 drawers available. One of the pedestals incorporates a useful pull-out writing slide, situated within one of the pedestal cupboards. Both pedestals also include a locking cupboard to the rear, each with a moulded panel door, opening to reveal a removable / height adjustable shelf. The pedestals sit on their original moulded plinths, whilst retaining the original castors underneath.
The Victorian mahogany partners desk is freestanding which allows it to be situated in the centre of the room. The pedestal desk measures 5ft 6” wide x 3ft 6” deep, therefore there is significant storage space within the desk. The desk can be dismantled into three sections for easy access into the home or through narrow hallways.
This Victorian desk features a stunning red-brown mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination; having been cleaned and French polished to a professional standard in our workshop.
The mahogany partners desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 75cm / 29½” / 2ft 5½”
External Width = 167cm / 65¾” / 5ft 5¾”
External Depth = 99cm / 39” / 3ft 3”
Knee Height = 60cm / 23⅝” / 11⅝”
Knee width (Pedestals) = 66.7cm / 26¼” / 2ft 2¼”
Knee width (Plinth) = 63cm / 23¾” / 1ft 11¾”
Condition Report:
A fine quality antique English Victorian partners desk, in solid mahogany, allowing two people to work the desk either side; incorporating a new top-quality black leather hide, circa 1860, in excellent condition. The desk has been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desktop frame, pedestals and plinths but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The desk incorporates a new top-quality black leather hide, decorated with gold tooling, which is in excellent condition. The drawer fronts retain their original turned drawer knobs. Nominal old use marks to the insides of the drawers, with ink stains visible in some drawers. The drawers run smoothly and close flush to the frame. The drawers incorporate the original working brass lever locks (and key), constructed with hand-dovetail joints and quarter beaded interiors (a sign of quality). The Victorian mahogany desk stands on its original moulded plinths. The desk is solid in joint and ready to use.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• 14-Day free UK Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call Yola Gray Antiques.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
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14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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