This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date.
The shaped top is cross banded in various exotic specimen woods with an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface. The frieze has a lockable central drawer, when it is fully opened it releases two secret drawers, one on each side, via a spring lock. The central drawer bears a metallic makers plate, stamped, Maple & Co, London, Paris, Buenos Aires, By Royal Appointment.The desk is elegantly raised on elegant turned and reeded legs united by a banded stretcher.
It is kidney shaped and finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the centre of a room.
Compete with original working lock and key by Hobbs & Co..
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 75 x Width 100 x Depth 58
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches
Our reference: A2270
Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.