A large mahogany pedestal desk dating from the mid 19th Century. It has an arrangement of 9 drawers around a central kneehole. Each drawer has its original turned wooden knob and each pedestal has a plinth base with castors below. The top of the desk has a good quality leather writing surface with a gilt tooled edge.
It is an excellent quality piece with panelled sides and a nicely panelled back meaning it could be used as a freestanding piece in the centre of a room as well as against a wall.
The central drawer is stamped with the makers name "T.Willson. 68 Great Queen Street. London"
The desk is in good condition for its age and has been well looked after. It has a lovely rich colour and the leather surface is in good order with a wonderful patina. The drawers open well and are generally clean and tidy inside. There are some signs of age and use, some minor knocks and light surface marks, a few old repairs and some small chips around the base but nothing detrimental. Some of the panels have suffered some shrinkage splits over the years which have been repaired (see photos). The desk has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.
