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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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Item Details

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

  • Period: c.1900
    • Price: £785.00
    • €933 Euro
    • $957 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 23cm (9.06in)
    • W: 37.5cm (14.76in)
    • D: 11cm (4.33in)