An ‘Hour Glass’ Shaped Mahogany Partner’S Desk
Stock No
33645
2013
- £3,800.00
- €4,481 Euro
- $5,062 US Dollar
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Item Description
Circa 1890, an unusual and rare late 19th century ‘Hour Glass’ shaped mahogany partner’s desk, the shaped top with insert black and gold tooled hide, the oval pedestals have four bow fronted drawers each and a single drawer over the kneehole, they are mahogany lined, have figured mahogany fronts with chequered inlays and gilt brass drop handles, the opposite side of the desk has two full height bow hinged doors, with a single shelf, resting on eight tapering legs, with box wood line inlay and brass cups and castors. The pedestals have figured mahogany sides, decorated with chequered bands of inlay. The design of the desk resembles one found in ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Directory by Thomas Chippendale, a library table No: LXXX’.
Kneehole: 59.5cm High
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Dimensions
H: 76.5cm W: 151cm D: 87cm
Period
Circa 1890
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)131 5537286
+44 (0)7836 283669
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