Edwardian, Campaign Style and Inlaid Travelling Writing Desk

A rarely seen Edwardian travelling writing desk, in the Sheraton / Campaign style with satinwood inlay to its panels.

The desk comes in 2 halves; a lower section that consists of a wide spring loaded door as well as 2 cupboards each hiding another drawer. The upper section is fitted with campaign style handles to its sides and has a lid that allows the front to drop down, exposing the travelling desk. Within the upper section, there are 9 drawers, filing slots and hooks as well as an inkwell and brush. Originally there would have been a clock fitted to the central void, however, this has been lost over the years.

Being over 100 years old, there is some damage in the form of some splitting to the front of the drop down panel, a small dent to the edge of the drop down panel that can’t be directly seen in either the open or closed setup, as well as some wear to the leather and finally 1 missing piece of leather. Other than the above, it is still a lovely piece.

The desk measures 73cm W x 43.5cm D x 116cm H.