Description

Mid C19th Victorian period burr walnut pedestal writing desk .
Highly-figured Circassian burr walnut 3-part pedestal desk fitted nine mahogany lined drawers with original knob pull handles . Raised on plinth bases with concealed castors beneath for ease of movement.
The gently rounded corner top with a moulded profile edge , fitted with a replacement black leather writing surface which has been fitted to replicate the worn original. The leather has blind-tooled worked edges and a subtle gilt line within the border .
The drawers fitted all original escutcheons, working brass locks and supplied with steel keys . The pedestals with rounded corners to the front profiles .
Of free-standing form with the reverse veneered in figured walnut . The burr Circassian walnut (Juglans Regia) originating in Eastern Europe and Asia , displays the strong characteristics of tight burr grain and dark figuring and is favoured by cabinet-makers for it�s quality.
In excellent original condition throughout with highly-figured well-selected burr walnut veneers , which have achieved a rich colour and patination.
Constructed in the traditional 3-part manner which aids movement and transportation.
H 29.5�
Kneehole 24� high x 21� wide.
W 48�
D 27�
England c.1860
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 .
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.
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