{"product_id":"mid-century-boarding-school-desk","title":"Early to Mid-20th Century Pine Boarding School Desk","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA charming pine boarding school desk dating from the early to mid-20th century, retaining its original raised stationery shelf, single drawer and inset ink well. Built for everyday use within a British boarding school, it is a practical piece of educational history with plenty of authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe desk has developed a warm honey-coloured patina through decades of use, with honest wear, knocks and marks adding to its appeal. Inside the drawer are numerous handwritten names, dates and doodles left by former pupils, many dating from the mid-20th century, providing a fascinating glimpse into its past and making this a truly unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal as a compact writing desk, hallway table or decorative feature in both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Early to Mid-20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Solid pine with brass swan-neck handle and original inset ink well.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Please enquire for measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related wear, surface marks and scratches consistent with decades of use. The drawer runs smoothly and the historic inscriptions inside form part of the desk’s unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance \/ Story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Originally used in a British boarding school, with surviving pupil inscriptions inside the drawer providing a wonderful record of its working life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Dust with a soft cloth and occasionally apply a quality beeswax polish. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct heat or damp conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57138691309948,"sku":"RCC-1311","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/IMG_2947.jpg?v=1784981671","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/mid-century-boarding-school-desk","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}