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Lot 362
A VICTORIAN WALNUT 'WOOTON' DESK, BY T. SIMPSON & SON OF HALIFAX, CIRCA 1870 the gilt-tooled leather lined hinged and ratcheted top above a swing-out front opening to reveal multiple drawers and pigeon holes, on castors, with maker's label 'T. SIMPSON & SON / PATENTEES / STEAM CABINET MAKERS / HALIFAX'. 78cm high, 73cm wide (closed), 59cm deepThrough descent in the same family for four generations. The stock books of Thomas Simpson & Sons (1882-1954) are held by the West Yorkshire Archive Service (WYC:1422).The writing surface, with leather skiver, can be lifted at the back and set at various fixed angles. On the top of the cabinet under the top is the stamped metal maker’s plate “T Simpson and Son, Steam Cabinet Makers”. The term “Steam Cabinet Makers” refers to the steam-powered machinery used in the workshop (works). Simpsons had a significant presence in Halifax providing high-quality furniture, carpets and upholstery. This can be seen from an invoice header of 1884 (pictured). “Steam Cabinet Makers” was used by some North American furniture makers as they began to mechanise furniture making. This may also be a clue to the Simpsons of Halifax’s awareness of the Wooton Desk Manufacturing Company (1874-1890) of Indiana. The Wooton desk is described as the king of elaborate folding desks, which were self-contained offices and are much prized today. Simpson’s take on this self-contained office desk is more compact. It features: architect-style adjustable desk top with leather skiver; original brass maker's plate; brass castors; fold-out doors revealing drawers and pigeonholes for storage; turned, recessed drawer handles; original carpeted footrest. Inspection of known examples would suggest these desks were made to order with some bespoke elements - such as the choice of materials and the arrangement of internal compartments. Overall, this is an ingenious desk, a metamorphic cabinet full of storage space and tidy when unused. It’s rare, even more so than the Wooton desks. The leather inset top has been replaced at some stage; the upholstered carpet at base appears to be original; the doors no longer lock and appear to have been forced at some stage; one of the filing racks is split. Overall the woodwork has a few surface scratches but no sign of worm; an interesting piece.
Lot 90
Mixed collectables to include a paint box with oil paints (tatty paints), Metamec onyx & brass carriage clock, large polished stone egg, metal cash box, B&A indoor carpet bowls, postal balance scales, boxed Pyrex rolling pin, carved stone rhino, 'The Lynx' Lawrence & Mayo opera glasses in leather case, sample tile 'Fountain Green', large carob seed pod, ammunition belt, draught excluder & cushion with dog decoration, eastern textiles, etc (2 boxes)
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Lot 646
Middle Eastern design red ground carpet with a collection of central geometric medallions flanked by stylised floral borders. 208x308cm approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Appears low in places and faded, wear to edges and losses. Used condition.Unable to post this item. Please see our website for available shipping options.
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