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Important Fully Restored Antique Victorian Bookcase Back Leather Top Kidney Desk
$27,299.30
£20,000
€23,529.26
CA$38,012.91
A$40,848.87
CHF 21,917.79
MX$481,174.67
NOK 275,591.86
SEK 251,751.38
DKK 175,848.42
About the Item
We are delighted to offer for sale this Important, fully restored, bookcase back kidney desk attributed to Gillow’s of Lancaster.
This is one of the finest desks I have ever owned, the design was originally made by Gillows of Lancaster, you can see the same desk selling for £100,000-£120,000 with other dealers.
The piece has been on a journey restoration wise, the top was removed and sent to a desk leather specialist in Brighton, they fitted the finest quality, extra large single piece of cattle hide leather, it was then gold leaf embossed with an oversized geometric boarder and secondarily embossed with a rope twist boarder, the top and base were then taken to London where my third generation trained French polisher restored any timber losses, he then washed the whole piece back and French polished it from the ground up, being sure to keep all the original age and patina
This desk really is a tour de force of style and design, with books in the back it is quite simply the most attractive desk you could ever place in your library or study.
Dimensions
Height:- 77.5cm
Width:- 154.5cm
Depth:- 80cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses.
Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition.
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Attributed to:Gillows of Lancaster London (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Width: 60.83 in (154.5 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823328498922
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