One of our Sunday newspapers mentioned a website specialising in that item so coveted by the Head Teacher or boss in all of us… Antique Desks.

Here, for example, is a pedestal desk that we wouldn’t mind having in the study…

antique desk

I can just imagine it covered with neatly stacked books and papers.

“The Headmaster will see you now, young lady.” Still at the door, I see him move his antique inkwell out of the way, onto a nearby filing cabinet.

I tremble.