Early Victorian Oak Desk

Description

Very rare victorian oak escritoire drop front desk with oriental tapestry and campaign handles a very good looking early victorian … more Very rare victorian oak escritoire drop front desk with oriental tapestry and campaign handles a very good looking early victorian piece, this is fundamentally a drop front desk that has been made in a very compact and decorative way, the idea being when not in use it is a small piece of furniture that displays a beautiful hand made tapestry which depicts and oriental scene. The piece has campaign handles either side for ease of transport when needed the front panel unlocks with the original key and drops down to reveal a very nicely sized work station, you have an area stationary which includes a sliding quill tray, in a modern context this is perfect as a laptop work station. To the left we find the original brass candlestick holder, essential for any work station prior to the installation of home electrics we have cleaned waxed and polished the timber, its solid oak and has a wonderful grain. Dimensions: height 110 cm width 57.5 cm depth 37 cm please note all measurements are taken at the widest point condition: please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. less