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American 4ft 2” Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Desk
This is a superb quality late Victorian solid mahogany 4ft 2” wide roll top pedestal desk, circa 1880, in excellent condition.
Summary
• Circa 1880
• “S” shaped design
• Period Late Victorian
• Wood Mahogany
• Provenance North America
• 4ft 2” Wide
• Freestanding centre room desk
• Solid mahogany panels to sides and back
• Original handles
• 9 internal drawers
• 17 internal compartments
• 8 graduated drawers to the base
• Central drawer
• Filing drawer
• 2 pull-out writing slides supports
• Modesty board
• Working lock and key to tambour & centre drawer
• Working secret locking mechanism
• Dismantles into 3 sections for transportation
• Excellent condition & colour
• Free 14 day UK returns
This is a superb quality late Victorian solid mahogany 4ft 2” wide roll top pedestal desk, circa 1880, in excellent condition. Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The sliding tambour can be moved up and down to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments inside. The interior has 9 internal drawers and 17 internal compartments all with retain their original wooden knobs and original brass label holders. The centre of the desk features 2 horizontal pen trays. The bank of drawers is flanked by large A4 pigeonholes and letter racks. When the sliding tambour is closed, the original secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal drawers, except the central drawer. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The brass tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer features an independent lock and key.
The desk stands on two large pedestals with graduated hand dovetailed drawers with internal adjustable dividers. Sitting on top of each pedestal is pullout writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. The right hand pedestal features a filing drawer in the bottom drawer of the pedestal. The drawers are constructed of sycamore. The desk boasts solid mahogany inset panels throughout and features the original mahogany cup handles to the pedestal drawers. There is a solid mahogany modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk sits on its original steel castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy storage or transportation. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in a great condition.
The desk has an excellent tight grain with a deep rich red mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance
This desk was most likely manufactured on the East coast of North America and then shipped to England, where the well-known retailers, such as Maple & Co. of Manchester, would have sold it on.
Condition Report
The desk is in excellent original condition. It has recently been cleaned and is in complete working order. There are no missing drawers or compartments to the interior. There are no large ink or water stains or scratches to the desktop (which are common on these desks). The desk features its original working secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed which locks all the drawers except the central drawer, which has its own lock and key. The desk retains its original internal knobs drawer handles and sits on its original castors. There are also no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. The internal pedestal drawer linings are constructed of sycamore. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in a great condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
External height = 128.4cm or 50½” or 4ft 2½”
External width = 126cm or 49⅝” or 4ft 1⅝”
External depth = 85.2cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Knee height = 64.5cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.7cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Knee width (pedestals) = 52.5cm or 20⅝” or 1ft 8⅝”
Writing height = 78.2cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing width = 116cm or 45⅝” or 3ft 9⅝”
Writing depth = 75cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yolanda 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call
Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Roll Top Desk 19
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary
• Circa 1880
• “S” shaped design
• Period Late Victorian
• Wood Mahogany
• Provenance North America
• 4ft 2” Wide
• Freestanding centre room desk
• Solid mahogany panels to sides and back
• Original handles
• 9 internal drawers
• 17 internal compartments
• 8 graduated drawers to the base
• Central drawer
• Filing drawer
• 2 pull-out writing slides supports
• Modesty board
• Working lock and key to tambour & centre drawer
• Working secret locking mechanism
• Dismantles into 3 sections for transportation
• Excellent condition & colour
• Free 14 day UK returns
This is a superb quality late Victorian solid mahogany 4ft 2” wide roll top pedestal desk, circa 1880, in excellent condition. Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The sliding tambour can be moved up and down to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments inside. The interior has 9 internal drawers and 17 internal compartments all with retain their original wooden knobs and original brass label holders. The centre of the desk features 2 horizontal pen trays. The bank of drawers is flanked by large A4 pigeonholes and letter racks. When the sliding tambour is closed, the original secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal drawers, except the central drawer. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The brass tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer features an independent lock and key.
The desk stands on two large pedestals with graduated hand dovetailed drawers with internal adjustable dividers. Sitting on top of each pedestal is pullout writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. The right hand pedestal features a filing drawer in the bottom drawer of the pedestal. The drawers are constructed of sycamore. The desk boasts solid mahogany inset panels throughout and features the original mahogany cup handles to the pedestal drawers. There is a solid mahogany modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk sits on its original steel castors. The desk dismantles into three sections for easy storage or transportation. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in a great condition.
The desk has an excellent tight grain with a deep rich red mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance
This desk was most likely manufactured on the East coast of North America and then shipped to England, where the well-known retailers, such as Maple & Co. of Manchester, would have sold it on.
Condition Report
The desk is in excellent original condition. It has recently been cleaned and is in complete working order. There are no missing drawers or compartments to the interior. There are no large ink or water stains or scratches to the desktop (which are common on these desks). The desk features its original working secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed which locks all the drawers except the central drawer, which has its own lock and key. The desk retains its original internal knobs drawer handles and sits on its original castors. There are also no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. The internal pedestal drawer linings are constructed of sycamore. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in a great condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
External height = 128.4cm or 50½” or 4ft 2½”
External width = 126cm or 49⅝” or 4ft 1⅝”
External depth = 85.2cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Knee height = 64.5cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.7cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Knee width (pedestals) = 52.5cm or 20⅝” or 1ft 8⅝”
Writing height = 78.2cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing width = 116cm or 45⅝” or 3ft 9⅝”
Writing depth = 75cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yolanda 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call
Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Roll Top Desk 19
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 7/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89.
DimensionsExternal height = 128.4cm or 50½” or 4ft 2½”
External width = 126cm or 49⅝” or 4ft 1⅝”
External depth = 85.2cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Knee height = 64.5cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Knee width (at plinth) = 50.7cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Knee width (pedestals) = 52.5cm or 20⅝” or 1ft 8⅝”
Writing height = 78.2cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing width = 116cm or 45⅝” or 3ft 9⅝”
Writing depth = 75cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Date Circa 1880
Late Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin American
Condition The desk is in excellent original condition. It has recently been cleaned and is in complete working order. There are no missing drawers or compartments to the interior. There are no large ink or water stains or scratches to the desktop (which are common on these desks). The desk features its original working secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed which locks all the drawers except the central drawer, which has its own lock and key. The desk retains its original internal knobs drawer handles and sits on its original castors. There are also no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks). Some nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering its age. The internal pedestal drawer linings are constructed of sycamore. It is rare to see a roll top desk displaying such quality in a great condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a783 / Roll Top Desk 19
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 7/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £89.
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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