A superb Victorian roll top desk of grand proportions. The desk has a small raised gallery around the top and the cylinder front opens to reveal a fitted interior with a series of pigeon holes and small drawers. There is a large three section writing surface covered with green tooled leather, an inkwell and a small pen tray. Each section lifts up with storage underneath and the middle can be fixed at a slope for ease of writing. The whole writing surface also pulls forward.
The desk stands on two large pedestals with an arrangement of nine drawers around a central kneehole. Each drawer has its original turned knobs which match the knobs on the roll front.
The whole piece is superb quality and has a wonderful rich patina. The interior is clean and tidy, the drawers open well and the roll top runs smoothly and firmly. It is not without some signs of age and use. There are some general knocks and small marks around the base as well as some small repairs to veneer chips but no major damages or anything detrimental. The desk has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.
