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Early 20thC Painted Harrods Shop Counter Desk
The green painted pine shop counter or trade reception desk, being untouched from its heavy use throughout the decades, the carcass in two sections, dovetail jointed with an superb patina to the painted surface, the top section with sloped writing surface and Harrods logo opening to reveal a partitioned interior, the lower section with drop fall down door with black iron hinges, opening to reveal an upper shelf, the whole surviving from the famous department store in the early twentieth century.
She remains in a good untouched and original state and has been simply waxed to protect her idiosyncrasies. The original finish is worn in some areas, as photographed, at the areas of heaviest use and in all in the right places. The sloping lid is sturdy and the original knob handle is present though with some loss. The two parts are separate entities with the top simply resting on the carcass.
The carcass is certainly at least c.1900 in date, with the paintwork probably having been refreshed over the years as the brand changed and grew the current logo to the top section was introduced in 1967, and with the amount of wear the paintwork has, we would think this piece must have been re-painted around that time. The colour is also synonymous with the brand, being Harrods Green Pantone 574C.
Harrods opened in Knightsbridge, London in 1849 and needs no introduction being the largest department store in Europe and laying claim to having its own unique postcode, SW1X 7XL.
On 16 November 1898, Harrods debuted England's first "moving staircase" (escalator) in their Brompton Road stores the device was actually a woven leather conveyor belt-like unit with a mahogany and "silver plate-glass" balustrade. Nervous customers were offered brandy at the top to revive them after their 'ordeal'.
Encapsulating the essence of this iconic brands style, this unique piece of antique furniture could be used in a shop setting or as wonderfully original work station at home. You won’t find another.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
She remains in a good untouched and original state and has been simply waxed to protect her idiosyncrasies. The original finish is worn in some areas, as photographed, at the areas of heaviest use and in all in the right places. The sloping lid is sturdy and the original knob handle is present though with some loss. The two parts are separate entities with the top simply resting on the carcass.
The carcass is certainly at least c.1900 in date, with the paintwork probably having been refreshed over the years as the brand changed and grew the current logo to the top section was introduced in 1967, and with the amount of wear the paintwork has, we would think this piece must have been re-painted around that time. The colour is also synonymous with the brand, being Harrods Green Pantone 574C.
Harrods opened in Knightsbridge, London in 1849 and needs no introduction being the largest department store in Europe and laying claim to having its own unique postcode, SW1X 7XL.
On 16 November 1898, Harrods debuted England's first "moving staircase" (escalator) in their Brompton Road stores the device was actually a woven leather conveyor belt-like unit with a mahogany and "silver plate-glass" balustrade. Nervous customers were offered brandy at the top to revive them after their 'ordeal'.
Encapsulating the essence of this iconic brands style, this unique piece of antique furniture could be used in a shop setting or as wonderfully original work station at home. You won’t find another.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
Date c.1900-20
1900s Antiques Material Painted
Origin English
Maker Harrods
Item code as155a1891 / 1975
Status Sold
£1200.00 
$1525.44 
€1409.16 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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