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Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Derby Pedestal Desk
This is a superb quality Victorian mahogany 5ft wide roll top pedestal desk, circa 1890, in excellent original condition, made by Derby of Boston Massachusetts, USA.
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Summary
• Circa 1890
• Period Late Victorian
• Wood Fiddle back Mahogany
• Cabinetmaker Derby desks
• Provenance Boston Massachusetts, USA
• Width 5ft
• Freestanding centre room desk
• “S” shaped hinged design
• Solid fielded mahogany panels
• Original cast fretwork brass handles
• 17 internal drawers
• 18 internal compartments
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• Central drawer
• Filing drawer
• 2 pull-out writing slide supports
• Central modesty board
• Original working lock and keys
• Working locking mechanism
• Excellent colour & patination
• Original condition
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
Description
This is a superb quality Victorian mahogany 5ft wide roll top pedestal desk, circa 1890, in excellent original condition, made by Derby of Boston Massachusetts, USA using the finest materials on hand at this time. The outer frame and desktop has been constructed from the best quality fiddle back figured mahogany. The exterior of the desks feature good quality fielded panels with decorative beaded mouldings.
Constructed with an “S” shaped hinged 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 pigeonhole drawer linings are constructed of lacewood. The interior houses 17 internal drawers and 18 internal compartments, all of which retain their original brass label holders.
When the tambour is raised, the “s” shaped sides can be unlocked and opened outwards to reveal an open plan desktop. The centre of the desk features two pullout pen trays. The bank of drawers is flanked by larger 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 original tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer features also features the original working lock and key.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers that are made of top quality cherry wood with hand dovetail construction. Each drawer retains its original adjustable cherry wood partition dividers. The bottom right drawer features a large filing drawer. The drawers retain their original and very ornate cast brass fretwork drop handles. The drawer fronts feature inset carved beaded mouldings. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pull-out writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. 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.
This desk is a truly classic example of American roll top Derby desks from the late 19th century period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed second to none. It is rare to see an example, which not only is in excellent condition but which is also original.
The desk features a 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 truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.
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 it is extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance
This desk was made by Derby of Boston Massachusetts, USA, using the finest materials on hand at the time. It would have most likely been shipped over to England, where well known retailers such as Maple & Co. of Manchester or Harrods, 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 ink or water stains or scratches to the desktop (which are common on these desks). The desk retains 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 boasts its original internal brass label holders and 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 cherry wood and the pigeonholes of lace wood the frame of the desk is constructed from the best fiddle back mahogany. 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 = 130cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
External width = 152.8cm or 60⅛” or 5ft 0⅛”
External depth = 92.3cm or 36½”or 3ft 0½”
Writing height = 78.4cm or 30⅞” or 2ft 6⅞”
Writing width = 139.4cm or 54⅞”or 4ft 6⅞”
Writing depth = 81.3cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Knee height = 64.4cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Knee width (pedestals) = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Knee width (at plinth) = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
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
Email info@yolagray.com
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. Assembly is an additional £39. 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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund 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 Feedback Score
If your feedback score is less than 2, please contact us by phone or email prior to purchasing this item.
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 (the shipping quote provided in this eBay advert is a global estimate only – the actual shipping cost will vary by country). We ask that you have a minimum feedback score of 50 to buy this item. 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.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
Delisting & Sale Cancellation
This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay. If it is sold through another sales channel, it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the eBay listing has not ended). If this item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of this item on eBay.
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. CINOA 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 at for further products and information.
Ref. Roll top Desk 24
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
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Summary
• Circa 1890
• Period Late Victorian
• Wood Fiddle back Mahogany
• Cabinetmaker Derby desks
• Provenance Boston Massachusetts, USA
• Width 5ft
• Freestanding centre room desk
• “S” shaped hinged design
• Solid fielded mahogany panels
• Original cast fretwork brass handles
• 17 internal drawers
• 18 internal compartments
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• Central drawer
• Filing drawer
• 2 pull-out writing slide supports
• Central modesty board
• Original working lock and keys
• Working locking mechanism
• Excellent colour & patination
• Original condition
• Free 14 day UK returns policy
Description
This is a superb quality Victorian mahogany 5ft wide roll top pedestal desk, circa 1890, in excellent original condition, made by Derby of Boston Massachusetts, USA using the finest materials on hand at this time. The outer frame and desktop has been constructed from the best quality fiddle back figured mahogany. The exterior of the desks feature good quality fielded panels with decorative beaded mouldings.
Constructed with an “S” shaped hinged 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 pigeonhole drawer linings are constructed of lacewood. The interior houses 17 internal drawers and 18 internal compartments, all of which retain their original brass label holders.
When the tambour is raised, the “s” shaped sides can be unlocked and opened outwards to reveal an open plan desktop. The centre of the desk features two pullout pen trays. The bank of drawers is flanked by larger 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 original tambour lock and key are in good working order. The central drawer features also features the original working lock and key.
The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers that are made of top quality cherry wood with hand dovetail construction. Each drawer retains its original adjustable cherry wood partition dividers. The bottom right drawer features a large filing drawer. The drawers retain their original and very ornate cast brass fretwork drop handles. The drawer fronts feature inset carved beaded mouldings. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pull-out writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. 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.
This desk is a truly classic example of American roll top Derby desks from the late 19th century period. The level of detail and craftsmanship displayed second to none. It is rare to see an example, which not only is in excellent condition but which is also original.
The desk features a 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 truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.
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 it is extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance
This desk was made by Derby of Boston Massachusetts, USA, using the finest materials on hand at the time. It would have most likely been shipped over to England, where well known retailers such as Maple & Co. of Manchester or Harrods, 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 ink or water stains or scratches to the desktop (which are common on these desks). The desk retains 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 boasts its original internal brass label holders and 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 cherry wood and the pigeonholes of lace wood the frame of the desk is constructed from the best fiddle back mahogany. 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 = 130cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
External width = 152.8cm or 60⅛” or 5ft 0⅛”
External depth = 92.3cm or 36½”or 3ft 0½”
Writing height = 78.4cm or 30⅞” or 2ft 6⅞”
Writing width = 139.4cm or 54⅞”or 4ft 6⅞”
Writing depth = 81.3cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Knee height = 64.4cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Knee width (pedestals) = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Knee width (at plinth) = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
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
Email info@yolagray.com
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £79. Assembly is an additional £39. 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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund 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 Feedback Score
If your feedback score is less than 2, please contact us by phone or email prior to purchasing this item.
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 (the shipping quote provided in this eBay advert is a global estimate only – the actual shipping cost will vary by country). We ask that you have a minimum feedback score of 50 to buy this item. 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.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
Delisting & Sale Cancellation
This item is currently being advertised elsewhere than eBay. If it is sold through another sales channel, it will be removed from sale on eBay at the earliest possible time (even if the eBay listing has not ended). If this item has been purchased through eBay but the item has already been sold via another sales channel prior to the eBay sale, we reserve the right to cancel the sale of this item on eBay.
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. CINOA 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 at for further products and information.
Ref. Roll top Desk 24
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 17/APR/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 £79
DimensionsExternal height = 130cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
External width = 152.8cm or 60⅛” or 5ft 0⅛”
External depth = 92.3cm or 36½”or 3ft 0½”
Writing height = 78.4cm or 30⅞” or 2ft 6⅞”
Writing width = 139.4cm or 54⅞”or 4ft 6⅞”
Writing depth = 81.3cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Knee height = 64.4cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Knee width (pedestals) = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Knee width (at plinth) = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Date Circa 1890
Late Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin American
Maker Derby of Boston
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 ink or water stains or scratches to the desktop (which are common on these desks). The desk retains 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 boasts its original internal brass label holders and 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 cherry wood and the pigeonholes of lace wood the frame of the desk is constructed from the best fiddle back mahogany. 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 as236a865 / Roll top Desk 24
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 17/APR/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 £79
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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