Italian Neoclassical Walnut Mechanical Cylinder Desk

18th century, the top with a row of three side-by-side drawers, the center drawer with a drop front opening to a compartmented interior for use as a lap desk, above a cylinder roll and pull-out writing deck, the base with two long drawers, the framed and paneled construction with carved moldings and beaded trim, the writing desk and cylinder with a unique locking system.
h. 52", w. 53", d. 27"

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