Object Description
This attractive rare antique campaign desk is a Chinese export made for the Western Market in the European style.
The desk is constructed as one piece and made from solid teak with beautifully figured amboyna burr veneers.
The top is constructed of well figured timber with ‘thumb moulded’ edges and rounded corners.
The drawer fronts have beautifully figured amboyna burr veneers with counter-sunk brass handles and ivory stringing.
There is a small cupboard inside the kneehole and the desk stands on six small turned legs with the original castors.
The either side of the desk are the original brass carrying handles.
The desk has an adjustable writing slope fitted inside the middle drawer with a black hide writing surface.
This very rare antique campaign desk is in excellent condition and would make
a stunning small desk for a sitting room or small study or office.
Date: circa 1830
Dimensions:
Width: 42 inches – 107cm
Depth: 20.5 inches – 52cm
Height to top: 32 inches – 81cm
Height to knee hole: 22 inches – 56cm
If you are interested in this Antique Teak Campaign Desk
please contact us quoting reference: SN726