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Victorian Burr Walnut & Ormolu-mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top (1 of 17)
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Victorian Burr Walnut & Ormolu-mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top

REF: EL9/269A / LA541815
£2,750
€3,181
$3,676
LoveAntiques Dealersince Dec 2023Approved item383 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Dec 2023Approved item383 sales by dealer
Description
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
measurements
Height:
118 cm
Width:
114 cm
Depth:
61 cm
declaration
FB Antiques has clarified that the Victorian Burr Walnut & Ormolu-mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top (LA541815) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1870
condition
Excellent antique condition with fine patina
additional info
location
This Victorian Burr Walnut & Ormolu-mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top is located in Essex, United Kingdom
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