French Carved Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Louis XVI Style Desk, early 20th c., the rounded edge rectangular top with an inset gilt tooled ocher leather writing surface, over a center frieze drawer flanked by two drawers left and a deep drawer right, on turned tapered reeded legs, the opposite side with faux drawers, H.- 29 1/2 in., W.- 65 3/4 in., D.- 38 1/4 in.

The wood is not different – the rectangular are brass ormolu mounts. Typical wear and staining to leather surface. One ½ inch section of veneer is missing at the top of proper left front leg. Veneer slightly warped at proper right side. Central drawer escutcheon present but crudely attached. ¼ inch section of veneer missing under proper right bottom drawer. Surface scratches and wear present across wood surface. Wear and tear consistent with age and use. A handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.