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antique ship's purser's desk, english, writing table, beidermeier, victorian
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Our Stock # 24196
This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the Beidermeier taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
- Exquisite craftsmanship with superb colour and figuring
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
- Burr walnut stocks present striking grain interest
- Rich caramel hues dazzle beneath a wax polish finish
- Low shaped back rest adorns the top, with a useful butler's grasp
- Drawer to centre dressed with a pair of circular brass pulls and lock — key absent
- Inset leather skiver residing within the drawer, in a tasteful dark red
- Skiver lifts and adjusts for angle upon a rack of ratchet teeth, with storage below
- Extending upon lopers, the drawer conceals a small pen drawer to one side
- Turned pillar supports to the front, opposite a panelled rear fascia
- Demi-lune plinth of deep proportion, with a generous kneehole
- The whole standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet
This is a striking antique ship's purser's desk, with beautiful burr walnut figuring and wonderful colour. Pleasingly presented with a suite of useful functions and of attractive form. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')
Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')
Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')
Kneehole Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')
Kneehole Depth: 23cm (9'')
Kneehole Height: 60.5cm (23.75'')
Skiver Width: 30.5cm (12'')
Skiver Depth: 24cm (9.5'')
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Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
Antiques.co.uk Ref: 4BP9764AJ
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