Handsome Victorian Roll-top Mahogany Cylinder Pedestal Desk

-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques- A very handsome large and robust Victorian cylinder roll-top pedestal desk of superb quality. C.1860. The cylinder top opens to reveal a large pull-out three section writing surface, with a newly fitted inset red leather top with gold tooled decoration. These sections with the original brass flush handles each lift to reveal three separate storage wells beneath. The centre section having easel adjustment to allow for several different heights. To the back are ten pigeon hole compartments with ten mahogany drawers with turned handles below. Below these are ten matching faux drawers. The top sits on two pedestals with an arrangement of six drawers. All mahogany lined and of dove-tail construction, with the original locks and escutcheons present. The top left drawer has the original sellers paper label still in place. Reading "J Carter & Co 12 Lime Street E.C London. Established 1830. Office outfitters and decorators." The mahogany has good rich figuring and even colour throughout, with a desirable characterful patina. Dismantles into three sections, so extremely easy to manoeuver and get around any awkward corners. In excellent antique condition. The top has historical marks and knocks to the edges, shown in the pictures, creating a lovely characterful historical used patina. The leather is newly fitted so is unused. Very solid, strong and sturdy. The dimensions are. Height to top -111.5cm. Height to top of desk-71.3cm. Height to underside of writing surface-60cm. Depth taken at base-77cm. Width-152.3cm. Viewing. Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent-please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item. Collection. Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading. Delivery. If courier delivery we are happy to give you a quote. Accepted Payments. Card. Stripe. Cash on collection. Bank transfer. Cleared cheque.