19th Century Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Newson & Co, London. Full Catalogue housed in its original gilt

housed in its original gilt and wood frame

carrying the maker’s ‘Trademark’ logo with the reversed ‘S’ in ‘FBS’ showing that this compass post-dates the death of Francis Barker in 1875

Bookplate of Geo

Height: 62cm

The work is in excellent condition throughout

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Newson & Co, London. Full Catalogue housed in its original giltA very attractive 19th century mahogany pedestal desk stamped 'Newson & Co, London' with a Victoria Regina crest to every drawer lock. The black leather inlaid rectangular top sits above two pedestals with original castors to the base of each pedestal. The desk has nine drawers in total, each with the original lock and handle. The rear and sides of the desk are attractively panelled. The desk shows signs of wear commensurate with age to the