Antique Furniture Direct

Description

A good quality small antique Edwardian mahogany lady’s writing desk with drop leaves dating from circa 1905 by Cornelius V Smith. With hinged stationary rack to the back with a lid that opens to reveal small divisions inside for envelopes etc. The desk surface with a green leather insert with gold tooling over a single frieze drawer. It stands on fluted square tapered legs culminating in spade feet. In a well figured mahogany with a rich patina. Would make an attractive hall table, side table or desk for a laptop. It has a working lock and key to the drawer and stationary cabinet top. A quality piece stamped with makers initials “CVS” to the underside of one leg.

Cornelius Vincent Smith was first listed in The Furniture Gazette in 1891 as, “the well-known upholstering manufacturer and art furniture maker” He was especially well known for his chairs. He had workshops in North West London at Osnaburgh Street and later at Hampstead Road.
Construction/Wood:
Mahogany
Condition Report:
Solid and sturdy. Nice patina to the wood. Marks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age. Some old (solid) splits to the top where the veneer has cracked (see photos).
Dimensions:

Width Closed: 62cm
Width Leaves Open: 100cm
Depth: 47cm
Height to Front: 73cm
Height to Back: 86cm
Drawer Internal Height: 7cm x Width: 48cm x Depth: 27cm
DELIVERY
We offer UK wide delivery via courier on all our items.

£34.95 Flat delivery charge to Mainland England - Additional items in the same delivery are delivered free of charge.

Mainland Scotland /Wales £49.95. Additional Items in same delivery add £49.95.

COLLECTION
Collection welcome please contact us to arrange a convenient collection time.

VIEWING
By appointment only.

RETURNS POLICY
Antique Furniture Direct offer a 30 Day no quibble returns policy - If you are at all unhappy with any item you have purchased please contact us within 30 days after receiving the item. We will be happy to refund the item in full including outbound delivery costs however return costs must be covered by the buyer.

PURCHASE
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