19c Oak Dockyard Campaign Desk

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This desk was originally made in Salisbury (our hometown!) in 1893 by Arthur Foley & Son cabinet makers. It has travelled the world on naval ships and miraculously ended up returning home to us! We have given this fabulous piece the treatment it deserves, finishing the solid oak with a golden glow & laying a premium gold tooled maroon leather top. Desk has 6 pedestal drawers & a single top drawer that would’ve been originally used to store maps for officers coordinates. Brass handles are original along with the desk’s feet which are now secured. Desk top secures with brass locks to help strengthen, you can simply turn and remove top from it’s pedestals to manoeuvre easily. The desk is designed this way so it was practical to board ships just like campaign chests. Desk also has original makers plate & carvings located underneath the top & on pedestals. A truly special piece of furniture that brings a unique combination of history & beauty. Dimensions W- 102cm D- 56cm H- 76cm...more

Biddle's Furniture

United Kingdom