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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.



  • Superb showpiece desk, with fully finished form and attractive appearance

  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

  • Warm biscuit hues accentuate the finely figured Oak stocks

  • Substantial, single piece nature being rare and unusual



  • Presented as a wide desktop with inset drawer boxes, over two banks of four graduated drawers

  • Original brown leather skiver inlaid to the top, embossed with scrolled fan border

  • Trio of drawers across the apron, each dressed with small brass pulls

  • Deeply formed fascia accentuated with chased arcade moulding in relief



  • Distinctive narrow kneehole, furnished with shaped apron brackets

  • Set within each pedestal, the lower drawers dressed with brass drop handles

  • Brass-lined locks to each fascia — untested, key absent

  • Middle drawer presents a maker's plaque for Merryweather & Sons - Holloway, London

  • The whole standing upon shaped bracket feet, with fully panelled back


This is a striking antique single-piece pedestal desk, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive showpiece nature. A treat of late Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for central room placement. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office.


Dimensions:
Max Width: 135.5cm (53.25'')
Max Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')
Max Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')


Skiver Width: 121cm (47.75'')
Skiver Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')


Kneehole Width: 36cm (14.25'')
Kneehole Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')


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Our Ref: 24667

  • Period: c.1900
    • Price: £2,950.00
    • €3,516 Euro
    • $3,593 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 75.5cm (29.72in)
    • W: 135.5cm (53.35in)
    • D: 66.5cm (26.18in)