I googled what was on the lock - looks like your desk is from 1910 and it's solid oak. Here's some of the listing: " A magnificent and high quality Edwardian golden oak tambour-front writing desk, with fitted interior, and solid oak fielded (bevelled) panelled sides and back. Each pedestal has four fitted graduated drawers, and at the top, two brush slides: desk extension pull-out ledges. The lock escutcheon is marked "Entirely English Make H.L.L"; and when the desk top is closed, this auto locks all the external pedestal drawers." (and the price they've listed it for is $2,604!)
Been watching you for years, but have never commented. I find you so calming and inspiring! Your attention to detail makes even mundane cleaning feel like a sacred act. And your Irish accent is so lovely. Love your channel! ☺
Saw a quick video on USA news that stated honeybees are diminishing in World, so companies are partnering with bee keepers and allowing box hives to be put on building rooftops and landscapes reconfigured so rooftop gardens can be created on buildings such as industrial/factories, banks, commerce businesses, museums, colleges, etc. can help save the honeybees! I think that would be awesome and help create very beautiful landscapes!
This made me remember the dreams I have about a desk like this with all the little cubbies and hidey holes and I keep all my precious things and jewellery in there!
I love the repair shop. I always cry! I did a couple of upholstery courses and my teacher always said to put a note inside the furniture so that future generations would know who’d worked on it. I love finding little notes in furniture or in old books. For me it makes me feel more connected to the piece I’ve bought x
My husband has a desk like yours. Solid oak, its called an " Editor's Desk" On the top roll up section, you'll find small draws. Pull them all out, there should be one, looks the same, except you can put your hand behind it, there's a false back/bottom to hide things. His is around 1890-1920's. Value depending on condition, (yours looks good) starting @ $2,000 American
Hi Catherine - what Will did on Repair Shop (whom you have been talking about) had a crack like that and he filled it with very thin pieces of veneer and then he coloured it with appropriate colour to match the rest of the desk. Looking lovely, I LOVE furniture like that. When I was 6 years old, my Dad made me a desk exactly the same as that and size. We had a cellar in the house at the time, and he made it down there so it would be a surprise for me. His fear half way through was, "Will I get the desk upstairs and through the cellar door" LOL yes he did - and what a GREAT SURPRISE.
Wow, Ms Catherine, I was really surprised and happy to see the desk you found. That wonderful desk is exactly like my husband’s desk that he inherited from his father. The story about the desk is interesting. His father bought the desk in the late 60’s from a gentleman who was an editor for a newspaper in Richmond Va. it was his work desk. His father worked in Richmond also at the time. After buying the desk, he had the desk restored and use it until he died in the late 80’s. My husband said that someone offer him 5000.00 for the desk . There is no Identifying marks on this desk either but he thought it was made around the turn of the century. My husband has had the desk for almost 40 years and his dad use it for around 30 years. So we know the desk is at least 70 years old. Everything is exactly the same as your desk except the handles on the roll top( his just had an area indented for your hand to fit), and his desk is wider with 2 rows of cubbies. One row on top of the other, with 5 cubbies on either side of an a middle section that has 3 small shelves. My husband has never had the desk apprised but he has mention that he may sell it because we are talking about down sizing in the near future. I think you made a wise investment and I think getting a knowledgeable person’s advice on fixing the crack is very smart. Also enjoy as always the trip to the gardens and nursery. Ann from Va. USA 🇺🇸
I really enjoyed hearing about the history of your desk.I have a love of this furniture,i inherited this from my lovely late dad who was an antique dealer when i was a child....spent hours in antique shops!!!
If it’s the same show that Im thinking of..the repair shop is on Netflix ..or at least the first few seasons used to be. I LOVE that show! I felt the same when someone would come in with a piece that they inherited or with some other sort of history. So much talent in that shop! Skills that are just about gone now.
I'm in North Carolina, USA. I watch the show Repair Shop on UA-cam sometimes I watch it over and over. Every time I watch I see something different. I enjoy your videos and love when you and Karen are together. You two make me laugh when you hang out together.
Catherine, the desk is a beautiful addition to your room! I appreciate how you take such pride in your work. I'm sure there is someone in some period of time that would be very pleased of how you cared for this piece. It reminds me of a movie I saw where a guy found a 200 year old letter in a secret compartment of a desk he purchased in an antique store.
W0W!!! That's a gorgeous desk, and I can't believe with some olive oil and lemon juice was brought back to life... I will try it on some of the older furniture instead of the store bought smelling products. I agree with You on buying those hard plastic planting containers, dnt knw how long I have had mine, but I just clean n reused it👍 😊
You've done an absolutely genius job on that beautiful roll top desk and it's beautifully placed under the window ❣The deep drawers , secret cubby drawers, pull-out writing board and large working surface are ideal for you. Thank you for the wood cleaning recipe...I usually use a lemon beeswax solution I buy but this will be wonderful to clean beforehand :))))) wonderful!
Altamont is an old old house, at least 1700s, but there may have been a house on the site before that because the oak trees date from the 1600s 🌳 So you are definitely right about those trees being centuries old! Lovely video, Catherine ❤
Hi Catherine a couple of years ago I bought dad a desk which was very similar but without the top. The lady I got from said it was her dad's and he told her it was a teacher's desk and around 100 years old it also has no maker's mark but lovely old desk. So excited about your bees I have always wanted a hive but with a small garden and lots of neighbours not sure I would be popular lol Bees are so important that we should all be helping them to thrive. Glad to see your fluffy supervision xxx
I was a medical receptionist in my working life , an this desk is exactly the same as our senior partner had in his surgery . I think it's an origional 19th century bureau desk . Looks solid oak .
I'm a big fan of Will Kirk and the Repair Shop too. I watch his auction show on public television and I love it!!! I'm now a big fan of your channel. I wish you lots of success!
Enjoy all your videos! I think that desk maybe circa 1910 I saw the same one on YG antiques (Yola Gray) Antique English Edwardian 4ft Oak Roll Top Pedestal Desk (Circa 1910) looking forward to what you’ll be doing next
Thank you so much Catherine, what a wonderful video. The desk looks beautiful 🤗 🌺 🌱 And reading through the comments it sounds like you have found some treasure. I'm sure the desk was pleased to find you too; I could see it breathing a sigh of contented relief as it took in the oil 👍
What a lovely little desk. Well done on rescuing it. So many little nooks and crannies there to hide your bits in. Looks like a 30's or 40's piece to me. But could be early 50's, but who knows. Top tip re olive oil / lemon juice mix. Does that also work for cleaning up stainless steel ovens, kettles etc (on the outside)
How do you identify Lebus furniture?  The drawers of Harris Lebus furniture such as chests, wardrobes and roll-top desks made during this period, can be identified by the H.L.L (stands for Harris Lebus, London) on the face plates of the brass locks. More obviously, some desks had 'The Lebus Desk' stamped on the escutcheon plate of the roll-top lock.
Hi Catherine so good to see you and your growing up babies after you cleaned the furniture piece it looked like new loved this video have a great weekend love you all ❤
Love your beautiful antique desk. It looks very at home in your nook. Also love, love, love The Repair Shop. I'm in Australia and we Sometimes get a season of it on the ABC. We often drool over the 'treasures' people bring in. Thanks for sharing, it's a stinking hot 37 degrees here today so staying indoors in the aircon watching industrious people like yourself is the order of the day.
Ah Catherine - The Repair Shop is meant to make you cry! At least that's what I think. I love that programme and especially love Will. They do such wonderful work. I have a few pieces from my parents and grandparents house and constantly think "can I apply to the Repair Shop and have this rejuvenated/repaired" but none of them are bad enough to make the programme. Love what you're doing with this desk - it looks beautiful in the space. You're doing a great job on it! Hoping to head to Altamont Gardens soon!
I’ve googled as I’m sure you already …..The drawers of Harris Lebus furniture such as chests, wardrobes and roll-top desks made during this period, can be identified by the H.L.L (stands for Harris Lebus, London) on the face plates of the brass locks. Over 150 years of experience. Lebus Upholstery, which was established in 1840, has become one of the largest furniture manufacturers of UK produced upholstery, based in North Lincolnshire.
We do get The Repair Shop here in New Zealand. They do have some very interesting things on. I was very interested watching the episode where they had, the then Prince Charles on. Very clever and charming people they all are.
Love the repair shop, I have learnt such a lot from watching it. Me and my Hubby often end up bawling our eyes out too! I have also learnt a lot watching you too, and I can't wait to see how this desk turns out, Thank you x
I acquired a similar desk a year ago and it’s awesome to see someone else repairing theirs! I’m still fighting with the locking mechanism in the back but mine is pretty large so it’s finicky bc it’s so heavy. If you want any reference photos, let me know! I’m happy to share!
Nice job girl! 👏🏻👍🏻💪🏻 I saw that your drawers were dovetailed, so it has a little bit of age and I believe that the pullout board could have been used for a typewriter. 🤔
I am not sure but it might be a "Harris Lebus, London" rolltop desk, possibly from the Edwardian period. There seems to be a bit about HLL on Wikipedia under Harris Lebus and a few other examples of this desk on Google. Nice work!
How beautiful the desk looks now. So much storage. You need to treat yourself to some new stationery. Have you got any scraps of that lovely wallpaper left - you could line the drawers with it.
Omg, I saw a commenter say she watches The Repair Shop on UA-cam. I found it and I'm thrilled! I don't have Netflix anymore so I thought I'd never see it again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That desk is GORGEOUS, exactly what I would have bought, if I had the space in my house 😍🤩 And yes, I watch The Repair Shop, love it and Will and Dom are my absolute favourites❤💚
I love watching "the repair shop" i live in Germany and a tv sender brought some episodes out. I dont think that you can see the whole thing on german tv. Love the desk ❤
On the crack, I believe Will did a repair where a desk was damaged during a robbery. Watch that episode for tips on how to potentially handle your desk. On the olive oil and lemon juice wood cleaner… so genius! Also so close to making a lemon vinaigrette 😋 Just need garlic, salt and pepper lol Love the new piece and can’t wait to see your new flowers in bloom🥰
I'm from Barbados...that's from the early 1900s.. its a secretaire.. aka writing desk..the brass lock HLL could be the make of the lock or part of the furniture maker.. . Absolutely lovely piece.. using the oil is good but with the cats the fur would be alll over it..lol..so try the beeswax ..
Great job Catherine. There's a you tube channel called fixing furniture where about a year ago the gentleman repaired a tambor roll top desk. I think you might find it interesting with regard to the cracking in the desk top and also the roll top not closing fully. We have a desk similar to yours which the drawers automatically lock when the roll top is fully closed - the mechanism for this locking device is underneath the desktop I think at the back of the drawer units. Hope this helps. (By the way, we don't know where our desk was made either my dad arrived home in the 1970's after buying it from a second hand dealer).
I have an old typewriter desk with those wood flat “work surfaces” that slide out. They are very useful as you work and the more items are on the desk. Gives a place to put an extra book.
I have a sliding flat surface on either side of my desk (in front), they are sturdy, beautiful and well-used! Like Catherine’s, except with brass pulls.
Lovely! I think these are known as Derby roll top desks or bureau desks circa 1900 - Edwardian. I remember the process of oiling and restoring my oak bureau I got for £100, it made such a difference!
Wow those gardens are beautiful. Love your desk! And good on you for taking a bee course. That's fantastic. I am just planting flowers for bees.😊 Need more in my yard for my garden. In my area. Hardly any.😢
Lovely desk. You have given it a new lease of life. That chair would look good painted the colour of your stair runner. The colour tones would suit. A lite on chair paid in a green ditsy flower pattern would look sweet too.
P.S. I believe on one side of the desk, the pull out shelf was used for a typewriter. Not sure why there are 2…..maybe just used a extra working space.
39:56 Catherine I planted catnip in my little garden box last spring. It lasted exactly 3 days and at the end of it it was bitten down to the very nubbins and there was a cat sized spot where you could tell something about 3 kg had laid down in a circle around the catnip plant. I don't know if I'm gonna be capable of growing it if cats can reach it! Lol
When planting the catnip it is in the mint family and can take over a garden so my tip is grow them in pots since they are for the cats. They will love you for it. Just cut off the leaves fresh and let them eat it and play with it. The desk is beautiful and you did a great job cleaning it up. The oil will sink in and you may have to still use wax on it once the oil has sunk into the wood.
I googled what was on the lock - looks like your desk is from 1910 and it's solid oak. Here's some of the listing: " A magnificent and high quality Edwardian golden oak tambour-front writing desk, with fitted interior, and solid oak fielded (bevelled) panelled sides and back. Each pedestal has four fitted graduated drawers, and at the top, two brush slides: desk extension pull-out ledges. The lock escutcheon is marked "Entirely English Make H.L.L"; and when the desk top is closed, this auto locks all the external pedestal drawers." (and the price they've listed it for is $2,604!)
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❤ amazing
Holy cow!
Wow! 😮
It's Harris Lebus London.
It’s great to look back at all the great jobs you’ve done and inspiration you’ve provided. I’m looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings 😊
Thank you so much! Wishing you a year full of inspiration and new adventures! 😊
Been watching you for years, but have never commented. I find you so calming and inspiring! Your attention to detail makes even mundane cleaning feel like a sacred act. And your Irish accent is so lovely. Love your channel! ☺
That is so kind, thank you for commenting x
Yes! I'm new here, but I feel so calm and peaceful after watching and listening:)
Saw a quick video on USA news that stated honeybees are diminishing in World, so companies are partnering with bee keepers and allowing box hives to be put on building rooftops and landscapes reconfigured so rooftop gardens can be created on buildings such as industrial/factories, banks, commerce businesses, museums, colleges, etc. can help save the honeybees! I think that would be awesome and help create very beautiful landscapes!
Isn't that such a great initiative! And something to think of
This made me remember the dreams I have about a desk like this with all the little cubbies and hidey holes and I keep all my precious things and jewellery in there!
I love the repair shop. I always cry! I did a couple of upholstery courses and my teacher always said to put a note inside the furniture so that future generations would know who’d worked on it. I love finding little notes in furniture or in old books. For me it makes me feel more connected to the piece I’ve bought x
What a sweet thing to do to leave a note
For a seeding pot, I use a silicon cupcake mold. I punched holes in the bottom and reuse them every year. The are so easy to pop the seedling out ☺️
@@kimberlylopez3230 wow, that is an excellent idea
Googled the entirety British make HLL several of your desks came up. Made around 1910 and one selling for £1,250 🎉 you did well
Yes, I did the same and the picture is exactly the same. We'll done a great buy
WOW! Thank you, feeling very lucky
My husband has a desk like yours.
Solid oak, its called an
" Editor's Desk"
On the top roll up section, you'll find small draws. Pull them all out, there should be one, looks the same, except you can put your hand behind it, there's a false back/bottom to hide things.
His is around 1890-1920's. Value depending on condition, (yours looks good) starting @ $2,000 American
Hi Catherine - what Will did on Repair Shop (whom you have been talking about) had a crack like that and he filled it with very thin pieces of veneer and then he coloured it with appropriate colour to match the rest of the desk. Looking lovely, I LOVE furniture like that. When I was 6 years old, my Dad made me a desk exactly the same as that and size. We had a cellar in the house at the time, and he made it down there so it would be a surprise for me. His fear half way through was, "Will I get the desk upstairs and through the cellar door" LOL yes he did - and what a GREAT SURPRISE.
That’s a great tip to fill it with a piece of thin veneer ❤️ thanks for sharing
I adore the Repair Shop! I also love the wood cleaner. I also am sensitive.
Wow, Ms Catherine, I was really surprised and happy to see the desk you found. That wonderful desk is exactly like my husband’s desk that he inherited from his father. The story about the desk is interesting. His father bought the desk in the late 60’s from a gentleman who was an editor for a newspaper in Richmond Va. it was his work desk. His father worked in Richmond also at the time. After buying the desk, he had the desk restored and use it until he died in the late 80’s. My husband said that someone offer him 5000.00 for the desk . There is no Identifying marks on this desk either but he thought it was made around the turn of the century. My husband has had the desk for almost 40 years and his dad use it for around 30 years. So we know the desk is at least 70 years old. Everything is exactly the same as your desk except the handles on the roll top( his just had an area indented for your hand to fit), and his desk is wider with 2 rows of cubbies. One row on top of the other, with 5 cubbies on either side of an a middle section that has 3 small shelves. My husband has never had the desk apprised but he has mention that he may sell it because we are talking about down sizing in the near future. I think you made a wise investment and I think getting a knowledgeable person’s advice on fixing the crack is very smart. Also enjoy as always the trip to the gardens and nursery. Ann from Va. USA 🇺🇸
I really enjoyed hearing about the history of your desk.I have a love of this furniture,i inherited this from my lovely late dad who was an antique dealer when i was a child....spent hours in antique shops!!!
Maybe a pretty wallpaper inside the drawers, or on the outside sides of them. I love this desk.
If it’s the same show that Im thinking of..the repair shop is on Netflix ..or at least the first few seasons used to be. I LOVE that show! I felt the same when someone would come in with a piece that they inherited or with some other sort of history. So much talent in that shop! Skills that are just about gone now.
Have you ever thought of getting an allotment? Or maybe you and Karen a joint small one? Would love to see your ideas
With all the care you gave the pc of furniture...it deserves your initials. Great job
I love the Repair Shop episode with Dame Judi Dench.
I'm in North Carolina, USA. I watch the show Repair Shop on UA-cam sometimes I watch it over and over. Every time I watch I see something different. I enjoy your videos and love when you and Karen are together. You two make me laugh when you hang out together.
Aww thanks Ann! Thanks for stopping by ❤️❤️
Catherine, the desk is a beautiful addition to your room! I appreciate how you take such pride in your work. I'm sure there is someone in some period of time that would be very pleased of how you cared for this piece. It reminds me of a movie I saw where a guy found a 200 year old letter in a secret compartment of a desk he purchased in an antique store.
You did a beautiful job on that desk, it has been so fun to see this small nook transform! I can't wait to see how you fill and style the desk!! 😊
W0W!!! That's a gorgeous desk, and I can't believe with some olive oil and lemon juice was brought back to life... I will try it on some of the older furniture instead of the store bought smelling products. I agree with You on buying those hard plastic planting containers, dnt knw how long I have had mine, but I just clean n reused it👍 😊
You've done an absolutely genius job on that beautiful roll top desk and it's beautifully placed under the window ❣The
deep drawers , secret cubby drawers, pull-out writing board and large working surface are ideal for you. Thank you for the wood cleaning recipe...I usually use a lemon beeswax solution I buy but this will be wonderful to clean beforehand
:))))) wonderful!
Altamont is an old old house, at least 1700s, but there may have been a house on the site before that because the oak trees date from the 1600s 🌳
So you are definitely right about those trees being centuries old!
Lovely video, Catherine ❤
Hi Catherine a couple of years ago I bought dad a desk which was very similar but without the top.
The lady I got from said it was her dad's and he told her it was a teacher's desk and around 100 years old it also has no maker's mark but lovely old desk.
So excited about your bees I have always wanted a hive but with a small garden and lots of neighbours not sure I would be popular lol
Bees are so important that we should all be helping them to thrive.
Glad to see your fluffy supervision xxx
Bees are soo important!! It’s definitely a fun hobby but a lot of work for sure 👌
I was a medical receptionist in my working life , an this desk is exactly the same as our senior partner had in his surgery . I think it's an origional 19th century bureau desk . Looks solid oak .
Oh wow 😍😍 I’m definitely noticing that it’s a special piece 😍
I'm a big fan of Will Kirk and the Repair Shop too. I watch his auction show on public television and I love it!!! I'm now a big fan of your channel. I wish you lots of success!
Thank you, that is so kind x
I haven't seen snow in years, so I had to make a nice warm cuppa to see down and watch your video all the best with your new book ❤
Enjoy all your videos! I think that desk maybe circa 1910 I saw the same one on YG antiques (Yola Gray) Antique English Edwardian 4ft Oak Roll Top Pedestal Desk (Circa 1910) looking forward to what you’ll be doing next
Thank you so much Catherine, what a wonderful video. The desk looks beautiful 🤗 🌺 🌱 And reading through the comments it sounds like you have found some treasure. I'm sure the desk was pleased to find you too; I could see it breathing a sigh of contented relief as it took in the oil 👍
What a lovely little desk. Well done on rescuing it. So many little nooks and crannies there to hide your bits in. Looks like a 30's or 40's piece to me. But could be early 50's, but who knows.
Top tip re olive oil / lemon juice mix. Does that also work for cleaning up stainless steel ovens, kettles etc (on the outside)
West coast Canada gets "The Repair Shop" on a couple of channels - I watch obsessively :) They often make me teary.
You got your self a beautiful piece of furniture there. You have a great eye for things.
How do you identify Lebus furniture?

The drawers of Harris Lebus furniture such as chests, wardrobes and roll-top desks made during this period, can be identified by the H.L.L (stands for Harris Lebus, London) on the face plates of the brass locks. More obviously, some desks had 'The Lebus Desk' stamped on the escutcheon plate of the roll-top lock.
Lebus also made cocktail cabinets and sideboards if im not mistaken??? Sought after pieces....
My grandson and i go up to our local volunteer run café EVERY Friday nd he plays with some other toddlers, and we both always have second breakfast xx
Hi Catherine so good to see you and your growing up babies after you cleaned the furniture piece it looked like new loved this video have a great weekend love you all ❤
Aww thanks Rita! They’re always keeping an eye on me 😂😍
Beeswax on all sliding areas like the drawers and roll top. Will be wonderful to go over whole thing.
Catherine put some baby powder in the running groves of the sliding desk cover, it will run smoothly.❤
Love your beautiful antique desk. It looks very at home in your nook.
Also love, love, love The Repair Shop. I'm in Australia and we Sometimes get a season of it on the ABC. We often drool over the 'treasures' people bring in. Thanks for sharing, it's a stinking hot 37 degrees here today so staying indoors in the aircon watching industrious people like yourself is the order of the day.
Ah Catherine - The Repair Shop is meant to make you cry! At least that's what I think. I love that programme and especially love Will. They do such wonderful work. I have a few pieces from my parents and grandparents house and constantly think "can I apply to the Repair Shop and have this rejuvenated/repaired" but none of them are bad enough to make the programme. Love what you're doing with this desk - it looks beautiful in the space. You're doing a great job on it! Hoping to head to Altamont Gardens soon!
Love The Repair Shop, it's such a cosy watch.
I’ve googled as I’m sure you already …..The drawers of Harris Lebus furniture such as chests, wardrobes and roll-top desks made during this period, can be identified by the H.L.L (stands for Harris Lebus, London) on the face plates of the brass locks. Over 150 years of experience. Lebus Upholstery, which was established in 1840, has become one of the largest furniture manufacturers of UK produced upholstery, based in North Lincolnshire.
If you could get hold of a couple of sash clamps you should be able to just glue and clamp together to fix the cracks.
We do get The Repair Shop here in New Zealand. They do have some very interesting things on. I was very interested watching the episode where they had, the then Prince Charles on. Very clever and charming people they all are.
Love the repair shop, I have learnt such a lot from watching it. Me and my Hubby often end up bawling our eyes out too! I have also learnt a lot watching you too, and I can't wait to see how this desk turns out, Thank you x
We used the slide out to put our typewriter on when working. Then pack the typewriter away when done.
I acquired a similar desk a year ago and it’s awesome to see someone else repairing theirs! I’m still fighting with the locking mechanism in the back but mine is pretty large so it’s finicky bc it’s so heavy. If you want any reference photos, let me know! I’m happy to share!
It was really interesting listening to you talk about the bees. As you learn more about them you'll have to share your knowledge with us.😊
I certainly will!! We will have to do a little bee segment 😍🐝
Catherine,i actually have a feeling the chair maybe of the same era if unpainted??? its a lovely chair!!
Oh I totally have a crush on Will and I’m old enough to be his mum lol. You have to google Comic Relief Repair Shop with Judi Dench lol
Love the desk. Would look lovely with one of those old fashioned wooden swivel chairs with the leather seat 🥰
A captain’s chair! Lovely.
Nice job girl! 👏🏻👍🏻💪🏻 I saw that your drawers were dovetailed, so it has a little bit of age and I believe that the pullout board could have been used for a typewriter. 🤔
I love thrifted items, often thinking to myself ' how could anyone give this away?'. The best part is revamping it and giving it a new lease of life.
Absolutely!! Brings new life into some fab pieces 😍
Looking nice , soon u can fill it up.😜
That is a very beautiful piece of furniture. Made a big difference to it, cleaning with oil and lemon juice. Gorgeous.
I love that show! I have watched it many times! ❤😘
Love the Repair Shop! I am in the US so I watch it on Netflix for your other US viewers!
Loved this! The desk is gorgeous!
That is a beautiful desk looks great. I do ❤ when you go to places in your area of Ireland is wonderful see a bit of your beautiful country!❤
Really enjoyed the garden tour and seeing the bees which I also adore. I liked the little lambs jumping around too 😊
I am not sure but it might be a "Harris Lebus, London" rolltop desk, possibly from the Edwardian period. There seems to be a bit about HLL on Wikipedia under Harris Lebus and a few other examples of this desk on Google. Nice work!
Embrace the scratches and splits and love it anyway ❤
Dainty desks look pretty but this one is a beauty and a workhorse! Love it! ❤
Love The Repair Shop too. Your desk is lovely x
It's a Harris Lebus make from London. Catherine, it's a beautiful find
The lock is a clue, as others have said! Harris Lebus on Wikipedia came up. Looks like you've got an exquisite eye and have done well with this!
Oh ya we get the Repair Shop on our Makeful channel in Ontario Canada, love it!
Catherine loved the video! Google English make Roll top desk! There are so many listed and some are quite valuable 😊 Good job as always xo
How beautiful the desk looks now. So much storage. You need to treat yourself to some new stationery. Have you got any scraps of that lovely wallpaper left - you could line the drawers with it.
Omg, I saw a commenter say she watches The Repair Shop on UA-cam. I found it and I'm thrilled! I don't have Netflix anymore so I thought I'd never see it again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hi Catherine the desk is gorgeous turned out really lovely I love it,have a lovely weekend 😊
It’s getting there!!
The desk looks beautiful. I believe it is fairly old. It’s amazing. 😊🇨🇦
It’s a special one 😍
I too believe that a little wobble is a sign of charm!
That desk is GORGEOUS, exactly what I would have bought, if I had the space in my house 😍🤩
And yes, I watch The Repair Shop, love it and Will and Dom are my absolute favourites❤💚
I loved brining the desk back to life 😍😍
Olive oil and lemon is the most common dressing for salads
Hi Catherine I saw your desk only this week in an Antiques catalogue online, in Ireland with an estimate of €200-€300.... Good choice ❤
I love watching "the repair shop" i live in Germany and a tv sender brought some episodes out. I dont think that you can see the whole thing on german tv. Love the desk ❤
it’s definitely an antique Quite beautiful ❤
Antique English Edwardian 4ft Oak Roll Top Pedestal Desk (Circa 1910), the desk reminds me of one my Grampy had. Nostalgic to say the least ❤
On the crack, I believe Will did a repair where a desk was damaged during a robbery. Watch that episode for tips on how to potentially handle your desk.
On the olive oil and lemon juice wood cleaner… so genius! Also so close to making a lemon vinaigrette 😋
Just need garlic, salt and pepper lol
Love the new piece and can’t wait to see your new flowers in bloom🥰
I'm from Barbados...that's from the early 1900s.. its a secretaire.. aka writing desk..the brass lock HLL could be the make of the lock or part of the furniture maker.. . Absolutely lovely piece.. using the oil is good but with the cats the fur would be alll over it..lol..so try the beeswax ..
Beautiful desk !! You are doing amazing job!!!❤️❤️❤️
Great job Catherine. There's a you tube channel called fixing furniture where about a year ago the gentleman repaired a tambor roll top desk. I think you might find it interesting with regard to the cracking in the desk top and also the roll top not closing fully. We have a desk similar to yours which the drawers automatically lock when the roll top is fully closed - the mechanism for this locking device is underneath the desktop I think at the back of the drawer units. Hope this helps. (By the way, we don't know where our desk was made either
my dad arrived home in the 1970's after buying it from a second hand dealer).
I think the slide out trays on each side of the desk for a cat resting platforms, one for each kitty.
I have an old typewriter desk with those wood flat “work surfaces” that slide out. They are very useful as you work and the more items are on the desk. Gives a place to put an extra book.
And we love more space for notebooks ☺️👏🏻
Or a cup of tea!'
I have a sliding flat surface on either side of my desk (in front), they are sturdy, beautiful and well-used! Like Catherine’s, except with brass pulls.
Beautiful, love your trash to treasure looks.
Love the Bach. Also, not useless knowledge, no such thing. ❤️🐝
Lovely!
I think these are known as Derby roll top desks or bureau desks circa 1900 - Edwardian.
I remember the process of oiling and restoring my oak bureau I got for £100, it made such a difference!
Oooh I’m sure it turned out beautifully for you 😍😍
Looks beautiful. You can get flat metal plates that would support that crack from underneath. How lovely to be so handy. You're very talented.
You can find out the age by the dove joint in the draws , I love this desk I would have it in my home ❤
Hi Dainty. Yes, who doesn't love 11sies!
What a beautiful old desk! What a find ♥️
Wow those gardens are beautiful. Love your desk! And good on you for taking a bee course. That's fantastic. I am just planting flowers for bees.😊 Need more in my yard for my garden. In my area. Hardly any.😢
Hopefully more bees come your way!!
Omg you are so talented 😊just gorgeous 😊thanks for sharing your videos 😊
Lovely desk. You have given it a new lease of life. That chair would look good painted the colour of your stair runner. The colour tones would suit. A lite on chair paid in a green ditsy flower pattern would look sweet too.
P.S. I believe on one side of the desk, the pull out shelf was used for a typewriter. Not sure why there are 2…..maybe just used a extra working space.
39:56 Catherine I planted catnip in my little garden box last spring. It lasted exactly 3 days and at the end of it it was bitten down to the very nubbins and there was a cat sized spot where you could tell something about 3 kg had laid down in a circle around the catnip plant.
I don't know if I'm gonna be capable of growing it if cats can reach it! Lol
haha, this made me lol
The neighbor cats kept my catnip mowed down to nothing. Love your accent, lovely.
I enjoyed your talk about bees. You learn something new everyday 😊.
More bee updates will follow!! Thanks for stopping by ❤️
I love it. I'd be inclined to make a Roman blind behind it and take away the curtains. To me that always looks cosy. Love your channel as always. 👌🏻💗
When planting the catnip it is in the mint family and can take over a garden so my tip is grow them in pots since they are for the cats. They will love you for it. Just cut off the leaves fresh and let them eat it and play with it. The desk is beautiful and you did a great job cleaning it up. The oil will sink in and you may have to still use wax on it once the oil has sunk into the wood.
You did a beautiful job on the desk!
You’ve done a great job on the desk it has such a rich colour. Maybe when the split is lifted the desk will lock.
Love the repair shop 😃, but love your videos more ❤