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English Edwardian 4ft Oak Roll Top Pedestal Desk

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Here is a fine quality antique English Edwardian oak 4ft wide freestanding roll top pedestal desk, circa 1910, in good original condition.

Summary:
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: England, UK
• Width: 4ft
• Freestanding / centre room desk
• “S” shaped design
• Solid inset oak panels
• Interior brass handles & knobs
• 2 large internal drawers
• 2 small pen drawers
• 13 internal vertical compartments
• 2 pull out writing slide supports
• 8 graduated drawers to pedestals
• 1 Central drawer
• Large filing drawer (right pedestal)
• Central modesty board
• Original working lock and keys
• Working locking mechanism to drawers
• Escutcheon plate stamped “Entirely English Make – H. L. L.”
• Lovely mellow golden oak colour
• Original condition
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a fine quality antique Edwardian oak 4ft wide freestanding roll top pedestal desk, circa 1910, in good original condition, made in England with solid oak and a walnut interior. The desktop has been constructed from good quality oak and the exterior of the desk features inset oak panels. This desk features 13 internal compartments, along with two large drawers and 2 small pen trays. Interestingly, the drawer fronts are constructed from good quality walnut. Constructed with an “S” shaped design to the top section, the desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The sliding tambour can be lifted up to reveal a bank of internal drawers and compartments. The pigeonhole drawer linings are constructed of walnut and boast fine dovetail joints.

When the sliding tambour is pulled down and secured using the original lock and key, the secret locking mechanism is activated to lock the pedestal drawers. Please note, the central drawer was not designed to lock. When the sliding tambour is opened again, this deactivates the locking mechanism. The original tambour lock and key are in good working order. The original escutcheon plate is stamped “Entirely English Make – H.L.L.”.

The desk stands on two large pedestals, which incorporate a bank of graduated drawers that are made of sycamore constructed with hand dovetail joints. The bottom right drawer features a large open filing drawer. The drawers retain their original, ornately carved oak cup handles. The drawer fronts feature a cushion front moulding. Sitting on top of each pedestal are two large pullout-writing slides, ideal for organising additional paper work around you, whilst you work. There is a solid oak fielded panel modesty board in between the two pedestals at the back of the desk. The desk dismantles into three main sections for easy storage or transportation. This desk is a classic example of a good English roll top desk from the late Edwardian period, with a fine level of detail and craftsmanship.

The desk displays a lovely mellow golden oak colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.

This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don't miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.

Condition Report:
The desk is in good original condition and is in working order. The desk has been polished in our workshops and therefore boasts a lovely mellow golden oak colour. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and desktop but nothing significant considering its age. The tambour retains its original barrel lock and key. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks) and runs smoothly. The desk also retains its original internal secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers except the central drawer. The desk retains all its internal drawer handles. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
External Height = 116.6cm or 45⅞” or 3ft 9⅞”
External Width = 122.5cm or 48” or 4ft
External Depth = 69cm or 27⅛” or 2ft 3⅛”
Writing Height = 78.1cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing Width = 112.6cm or 44⅜” or 3ft 8⅜”
Writing Depth = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Knee Height = 68.5cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
Knee Width (pedestals) = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
Knee Width (plinths) = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”

Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled

Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.

Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567

Customers outside the UK should call:

Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567

Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.

Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.

Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you be email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.

We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.

In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.

Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.

International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.

Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.

About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.

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 Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
 
DimensionsExternal Height = 116.6cm or 45⅞” or 3ft 9⅞” External Width = 122.5cm or 48” or 4ft External Depth = 69cm or 27⅛” or 2ft 3⅛” Writing Height = 78.1cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾” Writing Width = 112.6cm or 44⅜” or 3ft 8⅜” Writing Depth = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼” Knee Height = 68.5cm or 27” or 2ft 3” Knee Width (pedestals) = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½” Knee Width (plinths) = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½” Category Antique Furniture Date Circa 1910  1910s Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition The desk is in good original condition and is in working order. The desk has been polished in our workshops and therefore boasts a lovely mellow golden oak colour. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and desktop but nothing significant considering its age. The tambour retains its original barrel lock and key. There are no splits in the tambour (which again, is common in these types of desks) and runs smoothly. The desk also retains its original internal secret locking mechanism when the roll-top is closed, it locks all the drawers except the central drawer. The desk retains all its internal drawer handles. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use. Item code as236a1332 / Roll top Desk 29 Status Sold

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Yola Gray AntiquesUnit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR

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