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George III Period Yew Wood Slant Front Desk

Description
George III period provincial yew wood and oyster veneered slant front desk. The rectangular slant front is bordered with oyster veneer and opens to reveal a writing surface and a fitted interior with a secret sliding well. The interior consists of a central prospect door, flanked on each side by columns that pull out to reveal secret document compartments, six pigeon holes above a double row of drawers with brass knobs. The bottom half consists of two false drawers, pull-out lopers to support the slant front and three graduated drawers, all bordered with oyster veneer, raised on shaped bracket feet. The brass pierced backplates with swan neck handles are original. The key is original. The secondary wood is oak. A very dramatic looking piece

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Yew Wood, Oyster Veneer, Brass
Condition:	Good. There are a few very old repairs in the yew that are hardly noticeable and some very old cracks on the top. This is the nature of yew wood. Wear is consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1770
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Dealer Reference #:	7909
Incollect Reference #:	409292