271 - ENGLAND, early 20th century

ENGLAND, early 20th century - Travel desk, known as an "officer's desk," made of mahogany veneer and stained wood, with a hinged drawer that serves as a writing set and writing desk, resting on V-shaped legs. The interior is lined with green leather. Plate inscribed “J.C. VICKERY, to His Majesty the King & Her Majesty the Queen, 179, 181, 183, Regent St. W.” Open: 86.5 x 56 x 58 cm - Closed: 96 x 55 x 20 cm. Damage (especially on the interior) and missing pieces; stability needs to be assessed. In 1890, John Collard Vickery, along with a partner, purchased William GRIGGS’s bookstore and stationery shop on Regent Street. Around 1900, he diversified his product line to include small furniture and expanded his premises. The company went bankrupt in 1930 following the 1929 crisis. - Fireplace screen in mahogany and light wood veneer, with inlaid decoration featuring a vase and a rosette. Regency style. 78 x 55 x 22.3 cm. Stability needs to be assessed. = 2-piece set.