Antique Writing or Library Desks

Carved Oak Antique Writing Desk or Library Table

~~$1,675.00~~

Item sold on 2010-01-27

Richly carved of solid fine grained oak, a Victorian period writing desk or library table has 2 drawers. This historic antique furniture recalls Renaissance English design from the era of Henry VIII, and dates from about 1900.

The trestle base supports 4 large turned legs. Drawers have original hand-hammered brass pulls and hand dovetailed joints.

The rich satiny finish is superb - there are small shrinkage separations from age in the large balls on the legs - see photos.

There are stately moldings and carved details, the top is a full 1 1/4" thick. Measurements are 4' 11" long, 37" wide, 31 1/2" tall and legroom is 23 1/2" high.

Item# P-T6012 This item has sold.

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