circa: 1890 width: 42 height: 28.75 length: 20.75 This gorgeous antique oak writing desk was handmade in Victorian England around 1890. The oak retains a rich complexion and a striking grain, in part due to the slow settling of a lovely patina, but also because of the beautiful quartersawn or tiger oak grain. The gold-tooled green leather (which was replaced around 1960) and brass pulls also contrast beautifully with the oak, while the turned bobbin legs remain as elegant as they are sturdy. Each drawer features hand-cut dovetails and continues to operate smoothly, which is rare for a Victorian desk, even for one of this quality. The casters do not roll as easily as they once did, which is normal for a desk of this age. One of the corners has also sustained a small separation in the wood, which is a natural occurrence in antique furniture, since as the wood ages, it breathes and creates small separations like the one in this desk. Otherwise, beyond the normal assortment of wear marks, this Victorian oak desk remains quite sturdy and in very good condition.

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