Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Our Stock # 18.8157
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1860.
- Superior quality desk with delightfully figured stocks and Gothic revival overtones
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
- Select oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
- Rich caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finish
- Low back rest adorned with carved winged motif
- Upper console arranged with five drawers around a laptop friendly recess
- Writing surface decorated with leaf carved pattern edge
- Accessed by blind pulls, the writing surface extends by 9cm (3.5), with comfortable working height of 80.5cm (31.75")
- Desk base offers four drawers, each dressed with a circular pull
- Central desk dressed with an inset brass lined lock — key absent
- Right-hand drawer replete with concealed compartment to rear of box
- Scrolled brackets frame the kneehole, uniting the quartet of baluster turned legs
This is a dashing antique carved correspondence desk, offering the delight of a hidden compartment and fascinating extending writing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 125cm (49.25'')
Max Depth: 68.5cm (27'') - With Slide Extended: 79cm (31")
Max Height: 116.5cm (45.75'')
Writing Slide Width: 111cm (43.75'')
Writing Slide Depth: 51cm (20'')
Writing Slide Working Height: 80.5cm (31.75'')
kneehole Height: 63cm (24.75")
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