This exquisite multi-functional piece was made in Melbourne by F. K. Cox & Co Furniture.  Their original factory, located in Kensington, was completely destroyed by fire in 1935, leaving 60 employees without a job.  Later they had factories in Lonsdale St Melbourne and Chapel St Prahran.  It features;

• solid Blackwood & Fiddleback timber construction

• circa 1920’s

• leadlight glass display door (with original glass)

• drop down timber writing desk w internal pigeon holes

• open book shelves

• 1 hand-cut dovetail joined drawer

• 2 locks & 2 keys

• complete & matching brass bail handles, escutcheon & loop handle

• 4 fixed level timber shelves

• bracket feet

• makers stamp; F.K. Cox & Co Pty Ltd, Kensington

Condition overview; in good condition, relative to its vintage, it is a beautifully crafted, solid and sturdy piece.  There are no cracks or breaks in the leadlight glass.  The locks, drop down front, door, and drawer all work well.  As expected on a used piece of this age, it displays general wear, tear, knock and surface marks (including on the internal writing desk area and the top shelf above the drop front) and the finish is inconsistent in areas.

Dimensions; 1175mm wide x 320mm deep (writing desk open 630mm deep) x 1725mm high.  When writing desk open; 750mm high, work depth to front of pigeon holes; 455mm deep.  Height clearances of the 3 open bookshelves; all 270mm. Shelf height clearances in glass display from top to bottom; 195mm, 255mm, 360mm, 310mm.

Please review the photos and the condition overview as they form part of the description.  It is impossible to mention / photograph every mark, therefore apart from general wear and tear marks, we endeavour to report and capture as many specific marks or damage, however we may inadvertently miss something.  With this in mind; we encourage and highly recommend viewing of items.