Description

A handsome mid C19th mahogany pedestal desk of good practical scale and proportions.
A good quality nine-drawer mahogany pedestal desk fitted with a high quality replacement scarlet-red leather writing surface with both �blind� and gilt-tooled border .
Retaining all original turned mahogany knob-pull handles to the drawer fronts together with brass escutcheons and fitted with high quality �Hobbs & Co. London� stamped brass locks. The drawers having moulded edge surrounds , the pedestals fitted with castors beneath the plinth bases , the top with a �thumb-moulded� edge .
Constructed in the traditional manner in three parts for ease of movement and transportation . Of free-standing form with polished surfaces all around.
In excellent condition having been sympathetically and skilfully restored approximately 20 years ago . Minor marks and dents commensurate with age , use and purpose. Some historic marks and minor scratches to leather writing surface . Rich ,consistent colour and patina to the mahogany .
H 32�
W 60�
D 30�
England c.1850
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 249