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Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian

Stock No

24514

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2024
  • £785.00
  • €933 Euro
  • $957 US Dollar

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Item Description

Our Stock # 24514

This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Established as a sister company to the Ocean, Railway and General Accident Assurance Company in 1890, the maritime assurance subsidiary Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation was in business until 2005, having become a part of the Commercial Union in 1910.

  • Fascinatingly original desk tidy, with an appealing period charm
  • Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn commensurate with age
  • Select stocks present rich russet hues and fine grain interest
  • Handwritten to the front fascia with the company name
  • Arranged as a quartet of graduated letter slides
  • Dressed to the base with a protective green baize

This is an appealing antique insurance agent's desk tidy, with a period maritime interest. Delivered ready for the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')

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Our Ref: 24514

Item Info

Seller Location

Hele, Devon

Item Dimensions

H: 23cm W: 37.5cm D: 11cm

Period

c.1900

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Hele, Devon

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 1833511

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