Antique 4ft 9" Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table 19th C

This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dating from Circa 1860.

The rectangular top features a moulded edge with an inset faded green and gilt tooled leather writing surface over four drawers, two on on either side. It is raised on four elegant shaped tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors.

It is a partners desk and finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room. Complete with working locks and keys.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 76 x Width 143 x Depth 114

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 foot, 9 inches

A partners desk

is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal desks constructed from the start as one large desk joined at the front, for two users working while facing each other.

This piece of furniture was first conceived in the United Kingdom to accommodate the work of banking partners. These gentlemen were usually senior bank officials who wished to work together while keeping the convenience and the prestige of a pedestal desk.

Our reference: A2295

Internal Ref:

A2295

Date of manufacture : 19th Century