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English Antique Late Regency Library Cabinet/Desk

Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Materials

Mahogany, leather and brass

Dimensions

W.	20 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	50.8 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

Circa 1830

Description

This unusual mahogany cabinet/desk has an adjustable lift-top writing slope with carved gadrooned edge, green gilt-tooled inset leather with removable reading ledge. The carved and beaded frieze has three drawers below with replaced handles. The flat pilasters have stylized capitals topped by large roundels. The right-hand side has a pull-out pen drawer. Plinth base conceals brass casters and is completely free standing.

Styles / Movements

Regency, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

5728

Incollect Reference Number

270003