1850s Antique Victorian English Ladies Writing Desk

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This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table, dating to the early Victorian period, … Read more This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Pleasingly petite desk with a delightful appearance
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Wide leather skiver inset to the top, with Greek key tooling and embossed outer edge
Arrangement of drawers to the fascia, the left bank disguising a cabinet door
Dressed with appealing foliate circular pulls in warm brass tones

Kneehole accentuated with shaped brackets, with carved swirl accents
The kneehole set at a comfortable height of 59.5cm (23.5'')
Raised upon a slender quartet of turned legs, with collared finish

This is an appealing antique ladies writing desk, with superb colour and of useful size for several rooms in the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 96cm (37.75'')
Max Depth: 48.5cm (19'')
Max Height: 74.5cm (29.25'')

Skiver Width: 93.5cm (36.75'')
Skiver Depth: 46cm (18'')

Kneehole Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')
Kneehole Height: 59.5cm (23.5'') See less