This superb multi-functional piece was made in Melbourne by F Meyer & Co.  The company was recognised at the time for their skilled craftsmanship and for producing furniture from only the finest of timbers.  It features;

• English oak timber construction
• circa 1920’s
• exquisite wood grain figuring
• superb geometric features to the doors & drawers
• diamond leadlight glass display door
• slope-top drop-front writing desk
• automatic slide-out desk supports
• multiple pigeon holes
• 2 cabinet doors
• single hand-cut dovetail joined drawer
• complete & matching brass drop handles
• 3 locks, 2 keys
• 4 fully height adjustable timber shelves to the display
• single fixed height level shelf to the cabinet
• makers stamp; F Meyer, Elsternwick, Melbourne

Condition overview; in good condition, relative to its age, it is a beautifully hand-crafted, solid and sturdy piece.  The doors, automatic slide-out desk supports, drawer and locks all work well.  There are no cracks in the leadlight glass.  As expected on a piece of this vintage, there are general wear, knock (including to the front left bottom corner of the base) and surface marks. 

Dimensions; 1215mm wide x 375mm deep (desk open; 720mm deep) x 1545mm high.  Desk open; 760mm high.  Desk workspace depth; 565mm deep.  Base cabinet shelf height clearances from top to bottom; both 295mm.  Internal cabinet depth; 295mm deep.