antique insurance agent's desk tidy, english, office letter organiser, victorian

Our Stock # 24514

This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Established as a sister company to the Ocean, Railway and General Accident Assurance Company in 1890, the maritime assurance subsidiary Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation was in business until 2005, having become a part of the Commercial Union in 1910.

• Fascinatingly original desk tidy, with an appealing period charm
• Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn commensurate with age
• Select stocks present rich russet hues and fine grain interest
• Handwritten to the front fascia with the company name
• Arranged as a quartet of graduated letter slides
• Dressed to the base with a protective green baize

This is an appealing antique insurance agent's desk tidy, with a period maritime interest. Delivered ready for the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')

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Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian

Antiques.co.uk Ref: D9C94U4WY

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