Desk, Partner's
Date: 1850s
Classification: Decorative Arts
Object number: 2025.8.2.1-.11
Label text:Partner's desks originated in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century to allow two people to work face-to-face at a single large desk. These desks evolved from earlier large library tables. Today, they remain a symbol of luxury and collaboration, with many modern reproductions being made in high-quality woods like mahogany and walnut.
When the donor’s great uncle Allen Chisholm died, the family divided up his possessions at Erchless Estate before the house and grounds were passed to another owner. The donor’s grandfather George Chisholm was given the desk. This partners’ desk was made in England for R.K Chisholm to use in the Customs Office, a post he held after his father died. After George died, the desk was passed onto Eleanor Chisholm Pyron the mother of the donor.
When the donor’s great uncle Allen Chisholm died, the family divided up his possessions at Erchless Estate before the house and grounds were passed to another owner. The donor’s grandfather George Chisholm was given the desk. This partners’ desk was made in England for R.K Chisholm to use in the Customs Office, a post he held after his father died. After George died, the desk was passed onto Eleanor Chisholm Pyron the mother of the donor.
DescriptionWooden, rectangular partner's desk, large surface with oval inlay on top, 10 drawers total, 5 on each side of desk (2 on left, 2 on right, one longer drawer in centre), keyholes in all top drawers, brass handles, curved legs, castors.
Not on display
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