° 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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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