CARVED MAHOGANY PARTNERS DESK: Highly decorated & carved partners' desk. The kneehole flanked by cabinet doors with carved lion heads and wreaths. Cabinet doors at each side conceal lined drawers or interior shelving. Above each cabinet door is a drawer bearing a draped garland frieze that also appears at both ends with additional lion heads and wreaths. Above the kneehole at each side are central drawers, all drawers being lined and locking. Topped by a gilt three-panel leather writing surface, and set upon large lion's paw feet. Approx. 32'' h x 75'' w x 43'' d.
CONDITION: Crossbanded veneer at one central drawer is lifting/missing. Wear below lion's head at kneehole to one side. One cabinet door has slightly broken hinge. Scattered scuffs & indents at surface.