mid 18th century; the hinged top opening to rest on ratchet supports, the short ends each fitted with a slide over a retracting folding book stand and a pair of brass candle holders; raised on a pedestal fitted with crank mechanism for height adjustment open: 39 x 58 x 41 1/2 in. (99.1 x 147.3 x 105.4 cm.), closed: 34 1/2 x 38 x 25 in. (87.6 x 96.5 x 63.5 cm.)

Typical nicks, scratches, and marks. Probably refinished at some point. Minor fading to top. Faint water marks to top. The candlesticks are newer replacements. No key. The mechanism functioning well.