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A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

About the Item

A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of four drawers on each side with one central drawer, the back with dummy drawers. The whole raised on tapering legs on brass castors. The desk with two leather topped pull-out slides. Measures: Height 31in. Height to kneehole 24in x 22in. Width 55in. Depth 28 1/2in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU120424095043

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