Furniture & Works of Art - 13th January 2009

Lot 615A

An early Victorian mahogany twin pedestal cylinder desk

Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £480

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Description

An early Victorian mahogany twin pedestal cylinder desk, with a bird's eye maple veneered interior with pull-out slide having a ratcheted slope and open compartments, with a brass lock stamped 'Mordan & Co Maker's', cut, above eight drawers, the central frieze drawer stamped 'W. Priest, 17 & 24 Water St, Black Friars', 45.5in (115.5cm) h, 58.5in (148.5cm) w, 30.5in (77.5cm) d. ¦