A VICTORIAN WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, TULIP WOOD, AND SATINWOOD INLAID TABLE TOP CAMPAIGN DESK, LONDON, 1871-1901, manufactured by J.T. Needs, 122 Piccadilly, with late J. Bramah locks, 124 Piccadilly, the rectangular top centering a small rectangular lid lifting open to reveal a removable stationary box fitted for organized storage, flanked by two arched open cubby holes, above two deep drawers with dual faux drawer façades, above two small drawers, one fitted for ink accouterment, centering an open cubby hole, above a single long drawer, each drawer front inlaid with diamond stringing and mounted, turned rosewood pulls, above a an inset paneled, fall front door, inset with an interior black leather writing surface, the whole flanked by brass Gothic revival, Eastlake style handles, the locks marked. Height: 16" Width: 19" Depth: 9 3/4" NOTE: Secondary wood: Pine.

Some surface wear, expected small scratches, dings, dents, and darkened spots occasionally throughout, some ink stains on interior of drawers, some apparent glue residue at drawer backs, mild white heat wear at top, and some panel shrinkage at back, but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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