Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

Our Stock # 24667

This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

• Superb showpiece desk, with fully finished form and attractive appearance
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
• Warm biscuit hues accentuate the finely figured Oak stocks
• Substantial, single piece nature being rare and unusual
  
  
• Presented as a wide desktop with inset drawer boxes, over two banks of four graduated drawers
• Original brown leather skiver inlaid to the top, embossed with scrolled fan border
• Trio of drawers across the apron, each dressed with small brass pulls
• Deeply formed fascia accentuated with chased arcade moulding in relief
  
  
• Distinctive narrow kneehole, furnished with shaped apron brackets
• Set within each pedestal, the lower drawers dressed with brass drop handles
• Brass-lined locks to each fascia — untested, key absent
• Middle drawer presents a maker's plaque for Merryweather & Sons - Holloway, London
• The whole standing upon shaped bracket feet, with fully panelled back

This is a striking antique single-piece pedestal desk, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive showpiece nature. A treat of late Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for central room placement. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 135.5cm (53.25'')
Max Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')
Max Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')

Skiver Width: 121cm (47.75'')
Skiver Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Kneehole Width: 36cm (14.25'')
Kneehole Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')