This superb, multi-functional English made piece features;

• solid English oak timber construction
• circa mid 1900
• exquisite wood grain figuring
• hand-made original glass
• slope-top drop-front writing desk
• manual slide-out desk supports
• multiple pigeon holes
• 4 dove-tail joined drawers
• Florentine bronze hinges
• complete & matching Florentine bronze bail handles
• complete & matching Florentine bronze escutcheons
• oval astragal features to the doors
• 6 locks, 1 key (the key locks the top display doors & drop-front desk only, not the drawers)
• 2 fixed height level timber shelves (removable)
• scallop base
• hand written signature; Martin ?/?/06 (day & month illegible)
• stamp; Imported Furniture

Condition overview; in good condition, relative to its age, it is a very solid, sturdy and beautifully crafted piece.  There are no cracks in the glass and two of the locks work well.  As expected on a used piece of this vintage, it displays general wear marks and knocks.  In addition, the front top right-hand corner of the top has been repaired.

Dimensions; 750mm wide x 365mm deep (with desk open; 675mm deep) x 1915mm high.  Desk open; 710mm high, work space depth to front of pigeon holes; 510mm deep.  Internal bookcase depth; 180mm deep.