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Hand Carved Writing Desk

By barnh, 1 October, 2012
Description

 

Hi, it's a writing desk, hand carved, and believed to be Scottish in origin, and also believed to be at least 100 years old. The carving extends all around the desk, with different patterns on the sides to the top. There is also an internal small door which has a lock, but it doesn't work, neither does the main lock on the front of the desk. The runners at the bottom of the desk are in good condition apart from the front, which quite obviously shows signs of wear and tear consistent with the age. The front lock has the imprint of "secure hand made four lever Imperial safe and hard with modern improvements"

There is some damage to the front under cove right hand side, which is split but still in place. Generally the wood looks in good condition all round.

Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood, probably oak but not sure
Distinguishing marks
Lots of hand carving, but no makers mark
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
H 85cm
W 79cm
D 63cm
Date Period
I have been told it is between 100-150 years old
Weight
Not sure, but I can lift it on my own , but it's quite heavy, wouldn't want to take it far!!
History
Have been told it's of Scottish origin, and is at least 100-150 years old, if not more. It was acquired in Ardrossan, Scotland.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Given as a gift
For Sale?
No
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