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A small walnut desk, with crossbanding and stringing, the hinged top with a velvet inset centre having a further hinged top

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 71

A small walnut desk, with crossbanding and stringing, the hinged top with a velvet inset centre having a further hinged top on a ratchet revealing two compartments, one for inkwells and a lidded door to a well, with a central arcaded frieze flanking a pair of cupboard doors, the left one enclosing five drawers, the right one enclosing shelves, both flanking three drawers in the centre and framing knuckle hinged turned baluster and tapering supports for the top, on turned feet, parts 18th century with re-veneering, 29.25in (74cm) h, 36in (91cm) w, 12.5in (32cm) d closed.

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A mahogany partner's pedestal desk, with a leather inset top having a gilt tooled edge to cross banding and a moulded edge a

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 221

A mahogany partner's pedestal desk, with a leather inset top having a gilt tooled edge to cross banding and a moulded edge above three frieze drawers either side, the pedestals with three drawers either side and rectangular panel doors fitted circular pierced brass plate handles the plinths on block feet, 19th century and later, 29.5in (75cm) h, 66in (167.5cm) w, 39in (99cm) d.

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A late Victorian turned and carved ivory desk thermometer, with compass, of tapering form with petal and bead borders, compa

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 248

A late Victorian turned and carved ivory desk thermometer, with compass, of tapering form with petal and bead borders, compass later, 4.5in (11.5cm) h.

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A large mahogany twin pedestal partner's desk, the rectangular moulded edge top inset with green tooled leather above three

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 378

A large mahogany twin pedestal partner's desk, the rectangular moulded edge top inset with green tooled leather above three drawers to each pedestal, with panelled cupboard doors to the reverse enclosing three drawers, on a plinth base to castors, the base inscribed in pen 'Supplied by F. Keevil & Sons, Cabinet Makers, Bath', early 19th century and later, 30.25in (76.4cm) h, 86in (218.6cm) w, 48.5in (123.3cm) d. Splits to sides, handles later, one castor missing, some replaced.

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Two hand cranked wooden cased desk top calculators, one Arithmometer No 334 and a Muldiro D 30698 (2)

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1642

Two hand cranked wooden cased desk top calculators, one Arithmometer No 334 and a Muldiro D 30698 (2)

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Three hand cranked wooden cased desk top calculators, one Brannschweig, one Muldiro 9046 and a Britannic ZA/7581 (3)

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1643

Three hand cranked wooden cased desk top calculators, one Brannschweig, one Muldiro 9046 and a Britannic ZA/7581 (3)

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Two hand cranked metal cased desk top calculators, The Marchant and a Harmann Manus (2)

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1644

Two hand cranked metal cased desk top calculators, The Marchant and a Harmann Manus (2)

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A selection of five hand cranked desk top calculators including manufacturer's Comptometer, Nippon, Multo and Triumphator (5

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1645

A selection of five hand cranked desk top calculators including manufacturer's Comptometer, Nippon, Multo and Triumphator (5)

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A selection of six hand cranked desk top calculators including Manufacturer's Mulchiro, Automat and others. Lot includes a M

Reeman Dansie

Lot 1646

A selection of six hand cranked desk top calculators including Manufacturer's Mulchiro, Automat and others. Lot includes a Monroe Calculator with case and a Carl Zeiss measuring instrument (7)

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David Duggleby Scarborough

Lot 220

Victorian brass bound rosewood lap desk

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David Duggleby Scarborough

Lot 368

Oak finish computer desk

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Late Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk, inset leather writing surface, fielded panelled sides and back

David Duggleby Scarborough

Lot 395

Late Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk, inset leather writing surface, fielded panelled sides and back

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An unusual art Deco period walnut double sided writing desk carved scallop shell to one end with zebra wood crossbanding bro

David Duggleby Scarborough

Lot 431

An unusual art Deco period walnut double sided writing desk carved scallop shell to one end with zebra wood crossbanding bronze electric over light

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Lladro Nao studies of sleeping boy at his desk and a girl with puppy

Wellers Auctioneers

Lot 2197

Lladro Nao studies of sleeping boy at his desk and a girl with puppy

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Wellers Auctioneers

Lot 3008

Late Victorian mahogany marble top desk with five various drawers

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Mallams Ltd. - Cheltenham

Lot 176

A JACOB PETIT DESK STAND with floral and scroll decoration and a Sitzendorf dish, 10" (no stand)

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A silver plated treasury desk stand By 'Lucas' of typical rectangular form with double hinged compartments and simple raised

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 17

A silver plated treasury desk stand By 'Lucas' of typical rectangular form with double hinged compartments and simple raised borders, with two hinged swing handles and raised on four bun feet 29cm wide, 9cm high 20cm deep

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An Edwardian desk stand London 1902 the rectangular stand with pierced scroll gallery border and gadrooned rim, set with two

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 29

An Edwardian desk stand London 1902 the rectangular stand with pierced scroll gallery border and gadrooned rim, set with two cut glass square inkwells with simple circular gadrooned rim pull off covers and with pen tray to front stand 23.5cm wide

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An early 20th century tortoiseshell desk set By William Coymns London 1915 comprising covered letter rack and writing pad, t

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 31

An early 20th century tortoiseshell desk set By William Coymns London 1915 comprising covered letter rack and writing pad, the letter rack/ desk tidy of hinged covered form with serpentine outline, the front decorated with borders and central scene of foliate scrolls with panels of classical couples and scenes, the shaped rectangular blotter en suite -2 desk tidy 29cm x 22cm; blotter 23cm x 30cm

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A pair of late Victorian tortoiseshell desk candlesticks By William Coymns London 1899 the cylindrical columns with embossed

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 32

A pair of late Victorian tortoiseshell desk candlesticks By William Coymns London 1899 the cylindrical columns with embossed pastoral scene, the sconces and foot rim with pierced foliate scroll border, the whole resting on a circular domed tortoieshell foot 12.5cm high Note: this lot is ensuite with the proceeding

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A late Victorian magnifying glass By W Coymns London 1896 the circular glass within a priced frame of running animals and fl

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 47

A late Victorian magnifying glass By W Coymns London 1896 the circular glass within a priced frame of running animals and flying beasts, the handles with scroll and foliate detail; an early 20th century desk seal with moulded triangular section glass handle and simple matrix engraved TH conjoined; an ivory bladed letter opener with simple silver handle; and two desk paper weights, one a photo frame of simple rectangular outline the other of domed rectangular form with motto 'with xmas greetings and best wishes for the new year' -5

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Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 48A

A late Victorian miniature desk stand by J G Smith London import marks 1898 the shaped trefoil stand with chased foliate and scroll borders and design with cherubs, the raised back section with pierced and chased nymphs and sea creatures with scroll cartouche, with matching baluster inkwell and chalk pot with simple domed hinged covers; together with a heart shaped trinket box London 1893 retailed by Goldsmiths company, embossed with lion mask, bird and scroll designs and borders -2 desk stand 12.5cm wide total weight 4.5oz

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A mid Victorian partners' desk stand By C T Fox & G Fox London 1856 the stand of shaped rectangular outline with gadrooned a

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 61

A mid Victorian partners' desk stand By C T Fox & G Fox London 1856 the stand of shaped rectangular outline with gadrooned and shell detailed border, the centre set with two reticulated frames with gadrooned borders enclosing glass inkwells with simple hinged circular covers, the centre with a chalk pot with engraved arched decoration with flower head detail, the whole raised on four scroll bracket feet 31cm wide

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A Victorian partners' desk stand By Henry Wilkinson & Co Sheffield 1853 the stand of shaped oval outline with heavy scroll f

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 62

A Victorian partners' desk stand By Henry Wilkinson & Co Sheffield 1853 the stand of shaped oval outline with heavy scroll formed border and pierced scroll inner border, with two faceted glass baluster bottles, one inkwell and other powder pot, with foliate scroll borders and central chamber stick on stand stand 33cm wide

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A late 19th century small brass, onyx and enamel decorated desk set with scroll, anthemion and cartouche decoration, to incl

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 330

A late 19th century small brass, onyx and enamel decorated desk set with scroll, anthemion and cartouche decoration, to include a small box, ink stand with pen support and a pair of candlesticks -4

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A late 19th century ebonised desk stand the faceted square glass bottles with engine turned brass lids and central brass loo

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 331

A late 19th century ebonised desk stand the faceted square glass bottles with engine turned brass lids and central brass loop handle, above a drawer (some faults), 30cm wide; a late Victorian period mahogany roll top ink bottle box, with three glass ink pots and a long lower drawer (faults), 27cm wide; a late Victorian ebony and mother of pearl inlaid blotter; and a further gilt brass mounted blotter -4

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A French late 19th/early 20th gilt bronze desk set all pieces signed 'A. Marionnet,' and each piece with an eagle, to includ

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 335

A French late 19th/early 20th gilt bronze desk set all pieces signed 'A. Marionnet,' and each piece with an eagle, to include: a two division stepped letter rack; a blotter with eagle handle; a letter knife; a pen tray; a stand with large eagle and twin ink wells, 38cm wide; and an eagle mounted clock inset in a naturalistic rocky base with scroll feet, 29cm wide -6

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Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 421

A George III period mahogany desk box the galleried top above a full front revealing a later paper lined interior, base edged in oak 58cm wide, 47cm deep

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A George III period elm desk chair the curved triple section arm above period vase shaped splats and a drop-in seat, on squa

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 568

A George III period elm desk chair the curved triple section arm above period vase shaped splats and a drop-in seat, on square legs joined by stretchers; together with a late Victorian period oak example with beechwood splats and X-form stretcher -2

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A Victorian period mahogany and upholstered desk chair the oval back and seat covered in foliate figured fabric, the moulded

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 648

A Victorian period mahogany and upholstered desk chair the oval back and seat covered in foliate figured fabric, the moulded frame with a scroll cresting above acanthus leaf carved open arms, on reeded tapered legs

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An Edwardian period freestanding satinwood and painted Carlton House desk painted throughout with neo-classical motifs, the

Lyon & Turnbull

Lot 695

An Edwardian period freestanding satinwood and painted Carlton House desk painted throughout with neo-classical motifs, the galleried upper section with document apertures above a central cupboard door flanked by six drawers and two further cupboards enclosed by outer drawers, the tooled leather inset above three drawers, on square tapered legs ending in castors 146cm wide, 103cm high, 66cm deep

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A 19th century Empire style ormolu candlestick lamp base, height 40 cm, on foliate cast circular base, height 40 cm, togethe

Rosebery's

Lot 1127

A 19th century Empire style ormolu candlestick lamp base, height 40 cm, on foliate cast circular base, height 40 cm, together with a brass finished adjustable desk lamp, both fitted for electricity, (2).

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A Victorian pine desk, the rectangular top with rounded corners above two frieze drawers upon turned tapered supports termin

Rosebery's

Lot 1422

A Victorian pine desk, the rectangular top with rounded corners above two frieze drawers upon turned tapered supports terminating in castors, 72 x 108 x 55 cm.

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A mahogany and satinwood secretaire, 19th century, the moulded top above inlaid drop down writing desk with tooled red leath

Rosebery's

Lot 1491

A mahogany and satinwood secretaire, 19th century, the moulded top above inlaid drop down writing desk with tooled red leather surface enclosing bookshelves over two door cupboard flanked by stop fluted edges, upon square section tapered front supports, 156 x 99 x 46 cm.

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A Victorian inlaid writing desk, the sloped top with inset tooled leather above turned supports and two under tiers upon bun

Rosebery's

Lot 1521

A Victorian inlaid writing desk, the sloped top with inset tooled leather above turned supports and two under tiers upon bun feet, 101 x 53 x 42 cm, together with another matched writing slope, 30 x 51 x 44 cm, a pair of reeded back chairs and a Victorian swing toilet mirror, (5).

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An agate desk seal with white metal mount.

Golding Young & Co.

Lot 75A

An agate desk seal with white metal mount.

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A 19thC Continental porcelain desk standish, the hand painted porcelain body with scenes of fishermen and ladies walking bes

Golding Young & Co.

Lot 249

A 19thC Continental porcelain desk standish, the hand painted porcelain body with scenes of fishermen and ladies walking beside a lake, brass top with ink well and three receptacles.

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A 19thC Chinese ivory desk seal in the form of a carved Shi-Shi on a square block with a seal base. 6½ cm high, 3½ cm square

Golding Young & Co.

Lot 364

A 19thC Chinese ivory desk seal in the form of a carved Shi-Shi on a square block with a seal base. 6½ cm high, 3½ cm square.

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An Edwardian desk calendar and walnut aneroid barometer. (2)

Golding Young & Co.

Lot 448

An Edwardian desk calendar and walnut aneroid barometer. (2)

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A Victorian walnut kneehole desk with leatherette top, drawers with brass ring handles, turned gallery and legs together wit

Golding Young & Co.

Lot 854

A Victorian walnut kneehole desk with leatherette top, drawers with brass ring handles, turned gallery and legs together with a matched chair.

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A Victorian mahogany pedestal Dickens desk, the galleried raised back with four short drawers over a sloped leather skiver o

Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 301

A Victorian mahogany pedestal Dickens desk, the galleried raised back with four short drawers over a sloped leather skiver opening to reveal a fitted interior, above a dummy drawer and eight small drawers on plinth feet, 100cm high x 138cm wide

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Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 441

An early 20th century oak rolltop pedestal desk, the sliding tambour cover opening to reveal drawer and pigeon holes, over an arrangement of nine drawers, 113cm high x 122cm wide

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Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 449

A Victorian mahogany knnehole writing desk the top with green leather skiver above five drawers on cabriole legs and claw and ball feet, 72cm high x 106cm wide

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Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 471

A Victorian Gillow's of Lancaster rosewood writing desk, with gilt tooled green leather skiver above two reeded drawers, on turned legs with H-shaped stretchers and brass castors, stamped 'Gillow & CO. Lancaster', 76cm high x 107cm wide

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Biddle & Webb

Lot 91

A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk with three freize drawers over two three drawer pedestals with centre cupboard.

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An Irish desk seal, the carved bog oak fist clenching a stylised scroll, wearing a ring to the little finger, set with a red

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 1627

An Irish desk seal, the carved bog oak fist clenching a stylised scroll, wearing a ring to the little finger, set with a red stone carved with a shamrock, the chalcedony matrix carved with an Irish harp with the motto 'CAED MILE FAILTE' (Hundred Thousand Welcomes). 6cm high.

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An Edwardian reproduction/restored walnut Davenport desk

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 14

An Edwardian reproduction/restored walnut Davenport desk

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A two handled silver strainer on scrolled supports, Birmingham 1963 and a small oblong silver desk tray with pierced and scr

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 245

A two handled silver strainer on scrolled supports, Birmingham 1963 and a small oblong silver desk tray with pierced and scrolled border, Birmingham 1906

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Campbells Auctions

Lot 63

A Victorian oak pedestal desk, inset gilt-tooled leather top above three frieze drawers, three drawers to each pedestal, mock drawer fronts to rear, 4ft.

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Campbells Auctions

Lot 64

A reproduction mahogany pedestal desk, with inset gilt-tooled leather top, nine flame-veneered drawers each with brass swan-neck handle, 4ft.

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Campbells Auctions

Lot 198

An assortment of household items, including a pair of binoculars, plated ware and a desk-top calendar

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A Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk, having one long cock-beaded drawer above short drawers set in threes flankin

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 485

A Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk, having one long cock-beaded drawer above short drawers set in threes flanking a recessed cupboard with shelved interior. The small drawer set within shaped brackets above the recess and having decorative brass handles. Standing 31 ¾ ins (80.5 cms) high on bracket feet. 21½ ins x 39 ins (54.5 cms x 99 cms).

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A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk. The curved raised top with pierced gallery rail adjoining down

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 486

A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk. The curved raised top with pierced gallery rail adjoining down-swept hinged lids opening to reveal a pigeon hole interior. The back fitted with pigeon holes flanked by curved cupboard doors and cock-beaded drawers set in threes. The sliding top having an adjustable writing slope with tooled green leather insert. The one long & two short drawers with original brass handles standing on square tapered legs. 40¼ ins (102 cms) in height, 53¾ ins x 28½ ins (136.5 cms x 72.5 cms).

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A Fine Empire Writing Desk. The top having a tooled leather insert with a cartonnier to the back; it's sweeping pediment ins

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 493

A Fine Empire Writing Desk. The top having a tooled leather insert with a cartonnier to the back; it's sweeping pediment inset with a clock and adorned with gilt bronze anthemion motifs, brass banding and a row of gilt stars above an open shelved compartment flanked by banks of faux leather bound books concealing hidden enclosures within. The pilasters inset with jasper-ware plaques sprigged with fine relief mouldings. The frieze adorned with a similar plaque with palmate mounts & ring handles to the side drawers. Standing on tapering legs with brass capped terminals, 43 ins (110 cms) wide, 24 ins (61 cms) deep and 45 ins (115 cms) in height.

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A Small & Unusual Painted Satinwood & Mahogany Carlton House Desk. The rosewood cross-banded borders inlaid with ebony & box

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 496

A Small & Unusual Painted Satinwood & Mahogany Carlton House Desk. The rosewood cross-banded borders inlaid with ebony & boxwood stringing and painted throughout with garlands of flowers. The top having a tooled leather insert, a raised back section fitted with two long drawers, and stepped side compartments housing spring-loaded swing-out drawers released via hidden catches within the frieze side drawers below. Standing on square tapering legs with brass caps and castors, 34 ins (86 cms) wide, 20½ ins (52 cms) deep and 32¼ ins (82 cms) high.

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A Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Carlton-house Desk having rosewood cross-banded borders inlaid with stringing and decor

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 499

A Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Carlton-house Desk having rosewood cross-banded borders inlaid with stringing and decorated with painted Neo-classical urns, floral bouquets, musical instruments and chains of bell-flowers. The top having a writing slide with leather insert, a bank of small drawers to the back flanked by cupboards and locking rounded corner compartments with pierced slot apertures to the top, and stationary compartments either side with down-swept hinged lids enclosing stepped letter racks, pen & ink partitions. The frieze fitted with two drawers and standing on square tapering legs leading down to spade feet, 48 ins (122 cms) wide, 25 ins (64 cms) deep and 40 ins (102 cms) high.

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A Splendid Edwards & Roberts Sheraton Revival Desk. The raised top having two curved down-swept lids lifting to reveal a pig

Wilkinson's Auctioneers Ltd.

Lot 522

A Splendid Edwards & Roberts Sheraton Revival Desk. The raised top having two curved down-swept lids lifting to reveal a pigeon hole interior, decorated with pen-worked marquetry depicting an urn issuing flowers with an oval stringing border and an outer wreath of foliage. The central shaped shelf with brass rail above the writing desk with tooled leather insert and shaped front. The one long & two deep drawers ornamented with marquetry and flanked by scribed urns surmounting square tapering legs on brass spade feet. 38½ ins (98 cms) high, 45 ins (114.5 cms) x 24¾ (63 cms) diameter.

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A Japanese Table Top Box converting to miniature writing desk having all over parquetry inlaid decoration, 2 pedestals set w

P.F. Windibank Auctioneers

Lot 572

A Japanese Table Top Box converting to miniature writing desk having all over parquetry inlaid decoration, 2 pedestals set with 7 drawers, 30cm wide close, 24cm high

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An Early 20th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair having pierced splat back, with scroll arms and solid seat, on 4 cabriole legs w

P.F. Windibank Auctioneers

Lot 663

An Early 20th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair having pierced splat back, with scroll arms and solid seat, on 4 cabriole legs with later castors

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Deal & Son, London, Satinwood Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table, having lipped back, with centre drawer flanked by 8 short gradua

P.F. Windibank Auctioneers

Lot 668

Deal & Son, London, Satinwood Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table, having lipped back, with centre drawer flanked by 8 short graduated drawers, with wood knob handles, 1m 22cm wide (some veneer to top in need of restoration)

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