Or save it to favorites and we'll tell you if this item goes on sale!

1900's Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy

Name: 1900's Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy
Price: 1376 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,376

London Fine Antiques

Exeter, Devon

Condition Notes: Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less

Description: This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa … more This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Established as a sister company to the Ocean, Railway and General Accident Assurance Company in 1890, the maritime assurance subsidiary Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation was in business until 2005, having become a part of the Commercial Union in 1910.

Fascinatingly original desk tidy, with an appealing period charm
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn commensurate with age
Select stocks present rich russet hues and fine grain interest
Handwritten to the front fascia with the company name
Arranged as a quartet of graduated letter slides
Dressed to the base with a protective green baize

This is an appealing antique insurance agent's desk tidy, with a period maritime interest. Delivered ready for the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'') less

Need more product details?

Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.

Exeter, Devon

Featured Promoted Listings

Thanks for joining Chairish!