This very attractive and unusual desk features
beautifully figured Burr Oak on the drawer fronts and writing surface.
It is a desk of excellent quality and has benefited from professional
restoration.
The top has a new hide writing surface with attractive
gilt tooling surrounded by a border of Burr Oak. It has cantered corners
and a double moulded edge.
The pedestals are each fitted with 4 drawers to
the front and 4 drawers to the reverse. They feature unusual, Gothic
style, rope twist, brass handles which are original to the desk.
The pedestal sides feature 2 deep panels, stand
on plinth bases with concealed castors.
As a pedestal style desk it does separate into
three sections for ease of movement.
About the drawer locks:
The drawer locks are made by the famous lock maker 'Bramah Patented
Locks' (1784 - 2002). The locks ceased being marked in this manner
in 1798 which suggests that the desk my be of an earlier date than
we have estimated.
According to lock expert Sandra Davis, "In
1784, Joseph Bramah patented his lock which for many years had the
reputation of being absolutely un-pickable. He offered £200
to anyone who could pick his lock and although many tried it - it
was not until 1851 that the money was won by an American, A.C. Hobbs,
although it took him 16 days to do it! Joseph Bramah was deservedly
honored and admired as one of the earliest mechanical geniuses of
his day."
Measurements inches & cm
Width 66 inches - 168cm
Depth 41 inches - 104cm
Height to top 31 inches - 77cm
Height to kneehole 27 inches - 78cm
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