Victorian Burr Walnut & Ormolu-mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top

Exceptional Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu-Mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top Item Code: EL9/269 An outstanding 19th Century (c.1870) Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk of rare form and exceptional craftsmanship, featuring a richly detailed superstructure with an array of drawers and cabinets. This imposing piece combines function with decorative elegance, boasting intricate marquetry, fine gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and a wealth of storage throughout. The upper section comprises a raised cabinet with a shaped pediment adorned with a gilded central plaque, flanked by glazed side doors opening to reveal banks of miniature drawers. The main writing surface is beautifully inset with a hand-coloured hide leather top, framed by detailed inlays. The pedestal base houses a total of nine drawers, all with decorative brass handles and escutcheons. An ideal statement piece for a refined study, office, or grand interior, this desk is both a functional workspace and a testament to Victorian design excellence. Key Features: * Superb burr walnut veneers with rich figuring * Ornate ormolu mounts and classical motifs * Glazed cabinet doors revealing interior drawers * Hand-coloured hide leather writing surface * Nine drawers in pedestal base and twelve hidden drawers within side cabinets * Original castors for ease of movement