- A Derby desk set, circa 1770, patch
A Derby desk set, circa 1770, patch marks, painted with figures besides lakes and butterflies and insects, the inkstand surmounted with putti and a goat, comprising a pen tray and cover, an inkpot and cover, a sander and cover and a candlestick, 24cm wide (areas of restoration to the inkstand, inkpots)
- AMERICAN DERBY CO. MAHOGANY ROLL-TOP
AMERICAN DERBY CO. MAHOGANY ROLL-TOP WRITING DESKAmerican mahogany roll-top writing desk, Derby Desk Co., Boston, Massachusetts, early 20th c., paneled case, roll top opening to fitted interior storage, two drawers and open shelving, over central knee hole flanked by eight drawers, all on plinth base, approx 51"h, 60"w, 33.5"d **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
- A DERBY PEDESTAL
of bombé form,
A DERBY PEDESTAL
of bombé form, the panelled sides painted in polychrome with a landscape with figures or bird on a branch divided by subsidiary reserves of three moths, the moulded rococo borders in turquoise and yellow enriched with gilding and on gilt paw front feet, and shell back feet, 8.5cm h, c1760
- A reproduction pedestal desk, the
A reproduction pedestal desk, the three drawer top with tooled leather inset, 68cm x 137cm/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
- A DERBY STAND
the turquoise open
A DERBY STAND
the turquoise open trellis border with moulded gilt florets and reserved with four scrolling gilt panels painted with moths, in gilt rim, 21cm diam, c1758-60
- Oval Burlwood and Leathertop Empire
Oval Burlwood and Leathertop Empire Style Desk. From a Stamford location. Dimensions: 72.5"w x 33.5"d x 32"h
- Pair of Derby Til
Pair of Derby Til
- AMERICAN OAK ROLL TOP DESK BY DERBY
AMERICAN OAK ROLL TOP DESK BY DERBY DESK CO. 60" American oak "S" roll top desk by Derby Desk Co. Boston Massachusetts; 49"H 60"W 22"D
- P. DERBY & COMPANY BANKER'S CHAIROak
P. DERBY & COMPANY BANKER'S CHAIROak banker's chair having a curved crest rail, a contoured back with block spindles joining curved armrests, and contoured seat, resting on square front legs and splayed back legs. Marked with paper label to the bottom "P. Derby & Co., New York City". Measures approximately 32-1/2" high and 23" wide with a seat depth of 17-1/2" and seat height of 18-1/4".
- Aston Court for Henredon burled
Aston Court for Henredon burled and ebonized desk, burled top with two drawers, on ebonized base, 28"h x 54"w x 17"d
- Dunbar partners' desk; leather
Dunbar partners' desk; leather top, nine drawers on one side, two drawers and open shelving on opposite side, 29"H. x 57"W. x 21"D. Good condition, surface wear.
- A Danish Desk the rectangular top
A Danish Desk the rectangular top over two pedestal legs each having two drawers and an extendable writing surface. Height 29 x width 78 x depth 38 inches.
- Victorian Leathertop Desk. 2 Drawers,
Victorian Leathertop Desk. 2 Drawers, 1 on each side. From a Yonkers NY estate. Dimensions: 53"w x 32"d x 29"h
- MODERN DESKMODERN DESK,
MODERN DESKMODERN DESK,
- Victorian Davenport Style Leathertop
Victorian Davenport Style Leathertop Desk. From a Sherman, CT estate. Dimensions: 21"w x 18.5"d x 39"h
- A Derby chamberstick modelled as
A Derby chamberstick modelled as two birds in a bocage arch above a dog, 21cm high
- An Anglo-Indian padouk wood Davenport
An Anglo-Indian padouk wood Davenport desk 64cm (25"x25")
- LAP DESK. English late 19th century
LAP DESK. English late 19th century mahogany. Of typical form having a green felt interior six compartments a drawer on the side and brass hardware. Inscribed on top plate ''H.N. Moore''. 6''h. 16''w.
- A Derby figure of a huntress, seated
A Derby figure of a huntress, seated with a game bag and hound on a gilt scroll base, 23cm high
- Kentucky Standing Butler's Desk
Kentucky Standing Butler's Desk Kentucky a Sheraton standing butler's desk in cherry having three scratch beaded drawers the top drawer opening with a fall front to a fitted interior all rising on turned feet; ht. 38 wd. 40 dp. 20 in. Condition: Likely shortened; later fitted interior.
- Derby bowl, 19th c. with deep blue
Derby bowl, 19th c. with deep blue and gilt decoration and landscaped panels
5"h x 11"dia
Condition: Good, dirty
- A DERBY DESSERT TUREEN, COVER AND
A DERBY DESSERT TUREEN, COVER AND STAND
of navette shape, painted with oval medallions of roses in broad Etruscan red and gilt panelled border, the domed foot with darts and gilt tendrils, 15cm h, puce painted mark, c1800
- DONALD DESKEY, DOMED DESK LAMP
DONALD DESKEY, DOMED DESK LAMP c. 1930s, USA, chrome-plated brass and steel, lacquered wood, for Deskey-Vollmer Inc, Christie's label to underside, 16"h x 8"w x10"d
- EMPIRE STYLE DESKEMPIRE STYLE DESK,
EMPIRE STYLE DESKEMPIRE STYLE DESK, the rectangular top inset with leather above a conforming frieze with three drawers on Egyptian term legs and plinth - h:31.50w:60d:32in.
- An Art Deco style desk, veneered
An Art Deco style desk, veneered in burr walnut, the curved front fitted a small central drawer, on square chrome legs and stretchers, 150cm x 69cm deep/Provenance: believed to have come out of The Dorchester Hotel, London
- Kidney Shaped Leathertop Desk.
Kidney Shaped Leathertop Desk. With lyre base. From a Queens, NY estate. Dimensions: 45"w x 21"d x 31"h
- A breakfront kneehole desk by Lamb
A breakfront kneehole desk by Lamb of Manchester, in burr elm with ebonised banding, the pedestals both with cupboards, three drawers above, the top leather lined, 130cm wide, 57cm deep
- MODERN HERITAGE HENREDON DESK &
MODERN HERITAGE HENREDON DESK & 2 CHAIRS: Moderne Heritage desk having a flip-top chess board, over 3 drawers. 2 Modern armchairs upholstered in blue fabric. Desk Approx. 30.25'' h x 45'' l x 22.5'' w. From the collection of the daughter of former Governor Spessard L Holland (WWII era), then US Senator for 24 years, retiring from the US Senate in 1971.
CONDITION: Scattered scuffs to finish consistent with age and use.
- Empire Style Secretary Desk. From
Empire Style Secretary Desk. From a Bedford home. Dimensions: 64" x 32" wide x 18."
- A DERBY BOWL
of five petal-lobed
A DERBY BOWL
of five petal-lobed design with everted rim and enamelled in Imari style with a central landscape medallion and lappet border panels of flowering plants growing from violet hollow rocks, in barbed gilt frames on an iron red Y diaper ground, in gilt rim, the underside with an iron red continuous tendril, 22.5cm diam, c1765-70
- A reproduction mahogany Davenport
A reproduction mahogany Davenport desk with eight drawers and stationery box. 54 x 53 x 83cm high.
- English two drawer leather top
English two drawer leather top desk with gallery top.
- Victorian desk as found.
Victorian desk as found.
- A CONTEMPORARY DESK IN MID CENTURY
A CONTEMPORARY DESK IN MID CENTURY TASTE the top with inset green leather writing surface, above eight drawers with chrome handles, 75cm high x 158cm wide x 77cm deep Provenance: The Christopher Hodsoll Collection.
- Victorian Lapdesk on Stand
Estimate:$500-$700
Victorian Lapdesk on Stand
Estimate:$500-$700
- Contemporary ebonized one drawer
Contemporary ebonized one drawer desk, single drawer flanked by light butterflies with open corners, 30-3/4"h x 63"w x 27-1/2"d, with leather office accessories to include two wastebaskets, desktop supply holder, filing bin