Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian

Our Stock # 24196

This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the Beidermeier taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. 

• Exquisite craftsmanship with superb colour and figuring
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
• Burr walnut stocks present striking grain interest
• Rich caramel hues dazzle beneath a wax polish finish

• Low shaped back rest adorns the top, with a useful butler's grasp
• Drawer to centre dressed with a pair of circular brass pulls and lock — key absent
• Inset leather skiver residing within the drawer, in a tasteful dark red
• Skiver lifts and adjusts for angle upon a rack of ratchet teeth, with storage below

• Extending upon lopers, the drawer conceals a small pen drawer to one side
• Turned pillar supports to the front, opposite a panelled rear fascia
• Demi-lune plinth of deep proportion, with a generous kneehole
• The whole standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet

This is a striking antique ship's purser's desk, with beautiful burr walnut figuring and wonderful colour. Pleasingly presented with a suite of useful functions and of attractive form. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')
Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')
Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Kneehole Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')
Kneehole Depth: 23cm (9'')
Kneehole Height: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Skiver Width: 30.5cm (12'')
Skiver Depth: 24cm (9.5'')