1900's Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy

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This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa … Read more This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Established as a sister company to the Ocean, Railway and General Accident Assurance Company in 1890, the maritime assurance subsidiary Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation was in business until 2005, having become a part of the Commercial Union in 1910.

Fascinatingly original desk tidy, with an appealing period charm
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn commensurate with age
Select stocks present rich russet hues and fine grain interest
Handwritten to the front fascia with the company name
Arranged as a quartet of graduated letter slides
Dressed to the base with a protective green baize

This is an appealing antique insurance agent's desk tidy, with a period maritime interest. Delivered ready for the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'') See less