We have cleaned waxed and polished the desk from top to bottom, it has age related signs of use all over as you would expect from a piece nearly 160 years old, nothing that detracts for the functionally and aesthetic beauty of the piece.
The "VR STAMPED VICTORIA REGINA MAHOGANY TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK VICTORIAN 1860" would be an ideal addition to a home office space that values traditional aesthetic, durability, and comfort.
