16th Century Dutch Oak Scribes Desk & Cupboard

A true antique, this is nearly 500 years old and dates to the late 16th century. With an impeccable provenance from the Van Gerwen-Lemmens Museum, it was listed by Sotheby's following the museum closure in 2008. Made of oak, it will have been used as a scribe's desk or a rent desk, with two useful cupboards for storage. Used for display in the modern home, it will make a marvellous piece to show books, pictures, manuscripts or music, but is also a comfortable writing desk to stand at. - All original, including the locks and hinges. - Panelled, with fluted sides at back and front. - Large cupboard at the back, with single fixed shelf. - Small cupboard at one end. - Museum inventory label inside small cupboard door. - Will need to be placed centrally in a space, rather than against a wall, for cupboard accessibility. Date: Circa 1580 Material: Oak Origin: Netherlands