Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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[For Sale] Knee Hole Desk - Antique?
I purchased this lovely old desk a while back to restore as I've never done a complete and reasonably large piece of furniture, but not only have I realised I'm not going to get around to it any time soon, but lets just say that Lady Nasher doesn't have the vision to see past the ripped leather top!
It measures @1370mm long x 780mm deep x 740mm high, and the top separates from the pedestals.
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As can be seen the Leather insert needs replacing which will make it look a whole lot better.
But also some of the joints have come unstuck and somebody has put some coloured wood filler along a crack across the front.
It comes with all the locks, but I don't have a key for them.
Plus when I brought it there were a couple of spare drawer knobs which it looks like somebody has made.
It's obviously solid wood, but I couldn't tell you what sort of wood.
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On the plus side it could look great again with a bit of love and care.
I'm looking for £25 only, but it obviously needs to be collected, which will be from Clanfield, Hampshire.
You will of course be driving here to get some exercise putting it in the back of your car, it goes in the back of a D3/4, but not being 2M long one of us will have to hold our breath whilst I help you load it up.
NasherHeaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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14th May 2020 10:17 pm
waterbuoy
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Love the description and concept of collection
Looking at the side I'd say it is good ol' flame mahogany - not sure if solid or veneer, although drawers look to be solid
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14th May 2020 10:44 pm
galwaygreen
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thats a great bargain
14th May 2020 10:45 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
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Thanks Guys, I'm just looking to recover what I paid for it.
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15th May 2020 10:37 am
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
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Thanks Nigel
It really is in a bit of a state, but am going to stick it on Ebay later and see what happens.
I just thought I'd offer it on here first at what I paid for it.
NasherHeaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
15th May 2020 10:58 am
joness7
Member Since: 09 Feb 2006
Location: West London
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I'm keen to have this. How quickly do you need it picking up?
Just looking at videos how to restore the leather top......2018 1.5Ti Skoda Octavia - dull as f&ck
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15th May 2020 11:12 am
Nasher
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Hi
I have already had a PM about it, but nothing definite.
I really need it gone ASAP as it's in the way now.
By next Saturday the 23rd May really
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15th May 2020 11:18 am
joness7
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Hi Nasher
Just PM'd you, but can pick up tomorrow/this weekend if thats a deal maker.
Thanks
Steve J2018 1.5Ti Skoda Octavia - dull as f&ck
2019 D5 SdV6 SE Anniversary - black/black - good riddance!!
2010 D4 TDV6 HSE - Nara Bronze with black - now gone!!
2006 D3 TDV6 HSE - Buckingham Blue with Alpaca - now gone!!
BMW R1200GS - also blue, also gone!!
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT - Dakar colours
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 - the Black Arrow
15th May 2020 11:29 am
Nasher
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Sorry guys, my son mentioned to his future Father in law that I wanted shot of it and apparently he'd taken a liking to it when he stayed with us.
He's offered me rather a lot of money for it!
Far more than I thought it was worth.
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15th May 2020 11:45 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
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I've got one similar. Not for sale, just comparison.
15th May 2020 12:07 pm
highlands
Member Since: 10 Jan 2010
Location: NW Highlands
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Campaign desk...not a 'knee hole desk' !
Mine earlier...
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He's offered me rather a lot of money for it!
Far more than I thought it was worth.
Told you so! But now there's a problem do you accept £25 or the £200+ that it's worth
Regards
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Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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15th May 2020 5:55 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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Turns out it's circa 1880 and worth @£1200-£1300 when restored, which will cost @£800 to get done professionally. He's into that sort of thing and happy(plus able) to pay the £800.
Strangely he's already sent me £200( well guessed Nigel)
I'm happy with the £200 in that case, as it's £175 more than I paid for it a few years ago and the images are on reflection being very kind to it's condition.
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