Victorian Dark Oak Table Desk with Automatic Blind, England, 19th Century

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Antique desk-type desk furniture made in England in the 19th century, carved in dark oak wood with marked grains and … Read more Antique desk-type desk furniture made in England in the 19th century, carved in dark oak wood with marked grains and period hardware in silver metal. This is a truly unusual model that incorporates an ingenious mechanical system: the front blind automatically lowers when the lower drawer is opened and rises when it is closed, creating a theatrical and functional effect at the same time. Although the mechanism retains its original function, the blind requires a little manual assistance to close completely. The interior reveals several compartments for correspondence, documents and stationery, including specific divisions that allow you to organize papers and envelopes with precision. The drawer contains a square glass inkwell with a screwed brass lid, crowned with a badge of Queen Victoria, adding historical value to the piece. The furniture is numbered and still has the original key. A jewel of artisanal engineering designed for vintage offices or collectors of mechanical objects and ancient writing. See less