Hobbs & Co., Edwardian Carved Walnut Desk and Chair

circa 1900 desk, London, one-part form, with pigeon hole backsplash, navy leather writing surfaces, with central hinged lid and open and divided compartment, the lower case with eight relief carved drawers, on turned legs with wood casters, marked to lock; together with a similar carved oak chair with navy naugahyde upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
Desk 47 x 54 x 28 in.
From the Estate of Richard & Ida Simpson, Chapel Hill, NC
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Back not finished; later leather writing surfaces with some patches to hinged lid; no key; shrinkage crack to top; surface stains; signs of use; later upholstery to chair.