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° An early 20th century album of manuscript poetry and verse, in a fine calligraphic hand, mainly in black ink, with rubricated capitals, interspersed with 18 comical caricatures, drawn in black, red and blue pen and ink,some coloured, together an inserted leaf, inscribed, ‘’We the undersigned would like to know why Mr. Clive Lawrence [HM Procurator General and Solicitor to the Treasury (1876-1926)] is never at his desk when we come in on matters of importance to HM. Government’’, signatures include, George [King George V?], Winston Churchill, Lloyd George, Herbert Asquith, Francis Hopwood, and others, in a 17th century Italian vellum binding, 26 x 21cms.

Lot 258

Unusual Victorian silver plated desk stand mounted with a figure of a shoeshine boy set on an oval base with four paw feet, lacking ink bottles, 18.5cm wide

Lot 192

A Victorian mahogany writing table, circa 1840, with a three quarter gallery above two drawers, 82cm high, 104cm wide, 48cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThis has been described as a writing table but please note there is no inset writing surface, this could be used as a desk or as a washstand or dressing table as required by the purchaserThe handles appear to be original, due to their hand-turned nature they are slightly uneven in size and appearance. the right hand drawer withdraws too far into the carcass - this may require blocks fitted to stop this happeningThe colour overall is quite light and fadedOverall solid and stablePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 270

A mahogany kneehole desk in George III style, late 19th century, 74cm high, 81cm wide, 42cm deepPlease note this appears to be 19th century and not circa 1780 as originally catalogued. The online catalogue description has been updated to reflect thisCondition Report: Please note this appears to be 19th century and not circa 1780 as originally catalogued. The online catalogue description has been updated to reflect thisMarks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, There is a key present that operates the locks, it needs pushing in firmly and may well benefit from a light oil to aid this in futureThe locks and handles appear to be originalPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 273

A French mahogany and gilt metal mounted cylinder desk, in Empire style, late 19th/early 20th century, surmounted overall by a marble top, fragmentary remains of a makers label beneath, the fall opening to an arrangement of drawers, open shelves and a sliding leather inset writing surface, 126cm high, 145cm wide, 71cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, The inset writing surface with signs of age and use, it is possibly original. The gilt metal areas with some dirt and discolouration to these areas, The rear of this desk is finished and this can be used either against a wall or stand in the centre of a room if required. Some woodworm, and some old plugged holes. The drawers are all handle less by design - there are four keys present that appear to operate the locks at time of report, The marble in fair order, some minor old chips to the extremitiesPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 322

A walnut and crossbanded desk, in early 18th century style, 20th century, with tooled leather inset top, 77cm high, 171cm wide, 108cm deep

Lot 326

A mahogany and parquetry kidney shaped desk, probably Baltic, with a frieze drawer on pierced end supports with a wavy stretcher, 74cm high, 107cm wide, 57cm deep

Lot 359

A Victorian mahogany centre desk, mid 19th century, of square form, 77cm high, 99cm wide, 74cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, scuffs, abrasions consistent with age and use,Old splits and cracks, some chips and losses, various chips, losses, and some replacements to veneers. There are also old chips and losses to some of the decorative mouldings to the decorative panelling The leather inset to the top with scuffs and marks and signs of useThere are some locks missing, there are some pulls to drawers missing, overall this hardware appears to be original. There are no keys present. Some drawers retreat too far into the carcass, there may be some blocks required to stop these retreating. There have been escutcheons fitted previously - there are plugged holes where these have sat, there are also some larger circular plugged holes above the present escutcheons who's purpose is unknown.As catalogued this is finished in the round and designed to stand in the centre of a room. It could also be pushed against a wall if wished as the back contains only decorative panels - both sides include banks of drawers. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 383

A Russian mahogany and brass inlaid desk, second quarter 19th century, the stepped tambour fronted raised section above a hinged writing surface and five drawers, on square tapering legs, 134cm high, 118cm wide, 77cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, the metal ware with various marks, dents, splits, areas where it is coming away from the piece in general and will benefit from a tidy up to these areas and some restoration work overall.The tambour is stiff and not easy to open at time of report but is not locked shut - there are no keys present to this area. There is a key to the drawers below. The tambour encloses shelves and an arrangement of short drawers.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 438

A Victorian twin pedestal desk, circa 1870, 78cm high, 139cm wide, 76cm deep

Lot 447

A William IV mahogany dressing table, circa 1835, in the manner of Gillows, 81cm high, 106cm wide, 54cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe top with some marks and stains including a large black ring mark to one rear corner, there are other marks and stains, including probable ink staining, this may have also been used as a desk/writing tableThe handles are small and 'mean' in proportion to the table, it is possible they are original - there are no clear signs of others being sited. no drawers have locks by design Overall solid and stable The drawers are mahogany lined throughoutPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 469

A Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid writing desk, early 18th century, the hinged top enclosing an arrangement of drawers, 87cm high, 121cm wide, 74cm deep

Lot 525

A carved walnut desk, late 19th century, the top with three frieze drawers above two banks of drawers and central cupboard to the kneehole, 79cm high, 115cm wide, 67cm deep

Lot 541

A mahogany pedestal desk, in Regency style, late 19th/early 20th century, 72cm high, 121cm wide, 79cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some old replacements and infilling of timber The leather inset with marks and stains, signs of age and use for intended purpose. There is a deeper gouge near the middle of the inset. Some colour variation across the top, the front of the desk a darker colour overall with a polished appearanceThere are no keys present but each drawer is open at time of report, the locks all appear to be original. The handles also appear to be original throughout.The rear of this desk with panel sides and is 'finished' it could stand in the centre of a room or against a wall if required by the purchaser Overall stands solid and stable when builtPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 546

David Linley, a simulated rosewood quarter veneered and parcel gilt veneered desk, of recent manufacture, 79cm high, 76cm wide, 75cm deep Condition Report: Overall the condition of this desk reflects its lack of significant age or use, there are some light knocks and marks from its age and use in a domestic settingWhilst not stamped by Linley the Vendor's have assured us that is where it came from. There is some discolouration to the gilt metal areasThe hollow top section with holes through for telephone/computer leads - there appears to be a tool trapped within this section which Dreweatts cannot figure out how to removePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 159

A Liberty Tudric pewter desk clock, of arched form with a planished body, centred with an enamelled dial and copper chapter ring with Roman numerals, enclosing a Swiss movement, with a stylised panel below, on a plinth, stamped 'Tudric 5050 Made in England', 16cm highCondition report: Stamped marks, movement running when wound. Some knocks to the edges.

Lot 634

A 'Sophia' maple veneered and lacquered desk, designed by Aldo Cibic in 1985 at Memphis Milano, the cut circular top with a hinged writing surface, opening to reveal a compartmentalised tray, a drawer to the side and lacquered supports, labelled, 125cm wide 85cm deep75cm highCondition report: Knocks to the sides of the base and edges - some veneer losses. Surface scratches and wear to the top.Additional photos show all areas for damage and wear.

Lot 469

A Dokka Møbler rosewood desk, §1960s, Norwegian, designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe, the rectangular top with a black vinyl writing surface, raised on tubular brushed aluminium and Perspex supports, either side with a bank of four drawers, 210cm wide100cm deep72.5cm highA10 no. 611658/01Condition report: With some scratches and marks occurring throughout - some notable ones to the writing surface. Some marks to the supports.

Lot 247

A cast and silvered Jaguar E-type desk lighter,modelled with a removable hood revealing an ashtray, the boot mounted with a lighter, cast 'Jaguar', 24cm wide9cm deep6.5cm high, raised on a wood plinth (2) Condition report: 31cm wide, 15.5cm deep, 5.5cm high, overall height 10cm. Some spotting and oxidisation to the silvering. Rubbing to the handles.

Lot 479

A chocolate brown leather desk chair,designed by Jens Risom, with a button back and cushion, raised on teak supports, 68cm wide68cm deep84cm high, seat 47cm highCondition report: Some stitching loose to the back. Frame appears to have been reglued. Some creases to the back and seat.

Lot 81

Alexandre Caron (French, 1857-1932),a patinated bronze desk seal, in the form of a medieval lady, signed 'A Caron', 10.5cm highCondition report: Small dent to the back edge. Some scuffing to the back of the pedestal. Blank seal base.

Lot 481

A French copper and chrome desk lamp,1960s, raised on a lacquered wooden plinth,25m wide33cm highCondition report: With some flaking to the lacquer. Scratches and marks to the shade. Some minor dents to the shade.

Lot 631

An Italian painted and ebonised desk,with a leather top over a single drawer, 85cm wide50cm deep76.5cm highand a wall mirror,with an ebonised frame,60cm wide183cm high (2)Condition report: Some spotting to the mirror. Rubbing to the frame. Table - scuffed and marked.

Lot 101

A Kayser patinated spelter desk stand in the form of a racing car,by Wilhelm Zwick (1839-1916), cast as a Mercedes Benz racing car, with an inkwell to the bonnet, and a stamp holder to the boot, signed to the side 'W Zwick' with cast mark and '28' to the underside, 40.5cm wide22cm deep15.5cm high Condition report: Some spotting to the body and the dish to the front. Glass inkwell is broken and chipped. Knocks to the front grill and under bonnet and also to the edge of the cockpit.Rubbing to the heads of the driver and co-driver. Shaft of the steering wheel with knocks.

Lot 480

A Danish light oak desk,with three drawers each side of a single frieze drawer, a shelf to the reverse, 138cm wide69cm deep73.5cm highCondition report: Some colour change to the top. One deeper veneer loss back left on the top. A few chips to the veneer on the sides too. Some rubbing to the top hung handles.

Lot 412

An Italian walnut desk, 1950s, in the manner of Paolo Buffa, of curved form with a black glass top, fitted with six drawers, each with a lock and cast handles, raised on tapering supports and brass sabots, 181.5cm wide 76cm deep80.5cm highCondition report: Some scuffing to the glass top. No chips to the edges. Left central drawer with moulding missing and veneer loss. One key to in the drawer.

Lot 205

An Austrian silver and enamelled desk clock,the arched case centred with an elliptical dial with Arabic numerals, with an engine-turned back cover, with a base hinge, stamped '925 2329037 Eterna Wien', 7.5cm wide 5.5cm highCondition report: Wear to the dial. Movement working. Small dent to the back cover. Small dent to the front left edge. Scratched marks to the base. Rubbing and wear to the base.

Lot 301

An Art Deco Cuban mahogany desk,attributed to Alfred Portneuve, c.1930, the semicircular top with a fan veneer, over a central drawer, and flanked with four drawers on pedestal stands, 182cm wide115cm deep116.5cm high, andthree armchairs (4)The form is based on the 'Tardieu' form of bureau, first shown by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann at the Salons des Artistes Décorateurs of 1929. Ruhlmann used the same form in the bureau 'Fricotelle' of 1931. The three armchairs bear close similarities to the chairs designed by Ruhlmann for the ship, the SS Île de France. Portneuve was Ruhlmann's nephew and he took over the workshops on his uncle's death, producing a number of pieces specific to Ruhlmann's work, as well as variants adapted from his uncle's designs.Provenance: Sotheby’s, 'Applied Arts from 1880', 30 October 1992, lot 271.

Lot 1254

A reproduction Georgian style three sectional kneehole twin pedestal writing desk with inset green leather panelled top over an arrangement of eight frieze drawers disguised as nine (raised on bracket supports) approx 4ft wide x 2ft deep

Lot 1190

A Victorian stripped and waxed pine kneehole dressing table/desk, fitted with an arrangement of five frieze drawers, raised on turned tapered legs with brass caps and castors, 121cm wide x 53cm deep x 74cm high

Lot 1379

Three vintage child's chairs of varying design with painted finish, together with a further vintage pitch pine child's desk with rectangular top raised on four turned legs and a baby bath with painted framework (5)

Lot 487

A good quality Japanese parquetry metamorphic desk top cabinet, fitted with four drawers, a cupboard door concealing two more drawers and a further frieze drawer, converts into a desk

Lot 1597

An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk fitted with five frieze drawers, to a central kneehole, raised on square cut supports with spade feet, with boxwood banded borders, 106cm wide

Lot 1315

A 19th century mahogany desk/writing table with raised back incorporating four small drawers over a slide, shallow frieze drawer and raised on turned and moulded supports, 90 cm wide

Lot 1380

A Victorian walnut kneehole three sectional twin pedestal desk with inset faux leather panelled top over the usual arrangement of five frieze drawers set on moulded plinths, with integral castors, 105 cm wide x 60 cm deep x 76 cm high

Lot 1178

A Victorian walnut pedestal writing desk fitted with nine drawers, original brass plate handles, inset with a green leather and gilt tooled top, 106 cm wide

Lot 1249

A stripped oak kneehole single pedestal desk fitted with three long drawers with brushing slide and raised on simple square cut supports and rails (af), 90 cm wide x 49 cm deep x 69 cm high together with two vintage stained beechwood chairs and a carved oak occasional table(4)

Lot 779

A mixed collection of books various subjects, together with four framed copper engravings of various military aircraft and a collection of model aircraft desk ornaments

Lot 1180

A late Victorian walnut writing desk with inset leather top over an arrangement of nine frieze drawers flanking a kneehole, with reeded frame and set on a moulded plinth 122cm (4 ft) wide, 53cm deep x 75cm high

Lot 1195

A reproduction Georgian style mahogany veneered kneehole twin pedestal writing desk with inset maroon leather top over an arrangement of eight frieze drawers disguised as nine, raised on bracket supports, approx 4ft wide x 2ft deep

Lot 44

LARGE DESK CALENDAR. A 1930s oak cased desk calendar. Height 28cm, width 21cm.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase. 

Lot 49

DESK SEALS ETC. An Art Deco celluloid desk seal, four turned wooden desk seals, all with initialled matrix & a turned lignum vitae seal box with contents.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase. 

Lot 507

A contemporary pine twin pedestal computer desk (missing keyboard slide), width 130 cm

Lot 695

A 19th century mahogany partner's desk, width 153 cm

Lot 333

A tray containing cased butter knives, clock keys, desk clocks, mantel clock, cut throat razor

Lot 487

A contemporary oak twin pedestal computer desk fitted five drawers, width 115 cm

Lot 691

A 19th century carved oak Arts and Crafts secretaire desk, height 118 cm, width 106 cm

Lot 496

A contemporary desk on metal legs with adjustable height, length 200 cm

Lot 586

A reproduction oak roll top desk

Lot 268

An American silver desk clock, by Black, Starr and Frost, circa 1900, rectangular form, applied with a mask and scroll decoration, and with four oval green cabochons, base metal easel back, length 10cm.

Lot 275

A Victorian gold and silver toothpick case or pencil lead case with a desk seal, unmarked, circa 1878, modelled as an obelisk with hieroglyphs, the pull-off base with a and engraved matrix, with a ring attachment, length 5.6cm. The London obelisk, known as Cleopatra's Needle, is in the City of Westminster, on the Victoria Embankment near the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC. In 1819, Muhammad Ali Pasha gave Britain the obelisk as a gift. However, Britain's Prime Minister at the time, Robert Jenkinson, hesitated on having it brought to the country due to shipping expenses. It remained in Alexandria until October 1877 when its transport to London was funded by William James Erasmus Wilson.

Lot 97

A mixed lot, comprising: a pair of American shell dishes, by William Gale and Son, gilded bowls, a silver desk pad and calendar, London 1925, sprung cover, with a presentation inscription, a silver and enamel compact, plus a hexagonal box, a metal ware hip flask and a Burmese cigarette box, approx. weighable 10oz. (7)

Lot 64

A Mid 20th Century Oak Flat Top Desk with Three Side Drawers and Pull Out Slide, 121cm Wide

Lot 187

A Vintage Child's Desk, 52cm wide

Lot 107

CIRCA 1900 OAK SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE BASE, the lower section with two carved fronted doors flanking four drawers, the desk section with tooled surface, drawers and pigeonholes, 107cms H, 134cms W, 52cms D

Lot 109

CROSSBANDED & INLAID MAHOGANY REGENCY STYLE KNEEHOLE DESK with leather tooled top, upper shelf, five front opening drawers and three end drawers, 81cms H, 100cms W, 57cms D

Lot 229

TABLE LAMPS - traditional style desk lamp, others and an ornate brass and marble effect standard lamp

Lot 24

REPRODUCTION TWIN PEDESTAL DESK with central drawer, 83cms H, 146cms W, 60cms D

Lot 43

ANTIQUE EFFECT PINE TWO DOOR GLAZED WALL HANGING CORNER CUPBOARD with interior glass shelving, 112cms H, 105cms W and a vintage oak twin pedestal desk with upper slides, 77cms H, 122cms W, 82cms D

Lot 89

SJOBERGS WORKBENCH MADE AT BRODERNA, SJOBERGS IN STOCKARYD, SWEDEN, 82cms H, 140cms W, 84cms D and a wooden architect's or similar desk

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