19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Writing Desk
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A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and ornate floral inlay on the drawer fronts, a stationary compartment at the centre with a hinged lift up lid revealing various fitted compartments, the top of the super structure decorated with a pierced brass gallery. The desk itself having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the mahogany border inlaid and having a thumb moulded edge, a combination of five drawers below, all mahogany lined and having the original turned brass knob handles with the same decorative ornate floral inlay, shaped apron below and supported on inlaid square tapering legs terminating on brass cap and castors. The sides of the desk are also profusely inlaid and as well as having the ornate floral inlay but also an urn at the centre, this is also the same as the front of the stationary compartment. A truly lovely piece of furniture and in excellent condition. Circa 1890.
Additional Information
3590 (AB-157761)
W: 100cm (39.4")H: 102cm (40.2")D: 62cm (24.4")
19th Century
English
Suffolk, United Kingdom
Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park. specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture,...