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Posting for 16+ years

Antique Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Fall Front Desk c.1875 Exhibition Quality

Hackney, London

£950

Posting for 16+ years

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Description

A superb quality Victorian mahogany fall-front escritoire, circa 1875–1885, in the Aesthetic Movement style. Exhibition quality construction throughout.

LOCAL DELIVERY POSSIBLE: please message before purchasing to discuss.


Price: £950 (reduced from £2,500) — offers considered.


Exterior
The fall front features a deeply moulded geometric panel design with stepped and layered detail characteristic of the Reform Gothic / Aesthetic Movement period. Above, two external drawers with original brass ring pulls. Below, a panelled cupboard section. Gallery rail to the top with turned spindle detail.

Interior
The fall front opens to reveal a fully fitted interior comprising multiple small drawers with brass ring pulls, a central carved cartouche cupboard door, and an original tooled leather writing surface with gilt border detail.

Lock
Original Hobbs & Co, London machine-made lever lock, stamped “Machine Made / Lever / Hobbs & Co / London.” Hobbs & Co were one of Victorian England’s premier lockmakers, established 1851.

Condition
Very good for age. Minor surface scratches to one side panel — cosmetic only, no veneer damage. Leather writing surface shows age-appropriate wear. All drawers functioning. Lock functioning.

Material: Solid and veneered mahogany, brass hardware, original French polish finish.
Dating: circa 1875–1885

Dimensions:
∙ Height: 162cm = 63.8” (5ft 4”)
∙ Width: 92cm = 36.2” (3ft)
∙ Depth: 57cm = 22.4” (1ft 10”)

Collection from London N16

LOCAL DELIVERY POSSIBLE: please message before purchasing to discuss. Delivery charge applicable.


Posted: 7 hours ago

Ad ID: 1512114531

Details

Condition: Good condition
Colour: Brown
Material: Wood
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