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
SOLD
Free
Delivery
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offer free
delivery to Mainland UK Addresses and cost effective World
Shipping to your door. As
a family run antique furniture business we pride ourselves in
offering a professional and friendly service to all our customers.
We strive to offer the best quality antique office furniture
at reasonable prices with a first class personal service.
We
deliver most of our antique desks, tables and chairs ourselves
and only use professional antique furniture shippers to deliver
our office furniture to overseas destinations. Our chosen shippers
are very experienced in handling antique furniture and take
great care in the handling of each item. They also offer comprehensive
insurance to cover the cost of the antique and the shipping
and delivery costs.
If
you have a desk writing table or chair that you would like to
sell please ask
us for a no obligation quote.
