A magnificent late Victorian desk by the acclaimed cabinet makers Thomas Turner of Manchester, England. Highly unusual in design and most probably a one off special commission. Made from solid oak with pollard oak veneers to the more exposed areas, whilst all the drawer linings are solid mahogany. The decorative carving to the back panel is of fruiting vines and is extremely crisp. The lower sloping fall lifts to give extra storage whilst to the sides are two pencil drawers. Above the side drawers are two new leather surfaces in antique green with a gold tooled border. The lower drawer section to the right has four long drawers whilst to the left the three lower drawers are half the length which allows for the side cupboard. The the centre is a single long drawer above a pair of recessed cupboard doors. All the locks work and have keys and amazingly all superb cast brass and gilded handles a present perfect and original. in superb condition throughout and ready to use and enjoy. Locks by Hobbs & Co London.
