A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE STYLE INLAID MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD KNEE HOLE DESK, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY, the rectangular top with a string inlay, over a pull out writing slide, above two long frieze drawers, on two pedestal fitted with two banks of three short drawers, now fitted with gilt bronze pulls marked H.J.; the knee hole opposed by a cupboard door opening to hand carved adjustable document shelves, raised on square tapered legs on brass casters. Height: 32" Width: 46" Depth: 24 1/2"

Moderate surface scratches, dents, stray pen marks, minor chips throughout, most locks now replaced, drawer pulls later additions, some white spray on the interior panel at knee hole, but otherwise in very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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