A George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk Circa 1790, Attributed to Gillows

Estimate

7,000 - 9,000 USD

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Description

height 35 3/4 in.; width 4 ft. 1 in.; depth 27 in.
90.8 cm; 124.5 cm; 68.6 cm

the top drawer opening to a sliding leather inset writing surface, with a hinged bookstand above a central recess flanked by six lidded compartments inlaid with the letters of the alphabet, above two banks of three drawers, the top right drawers with stenciled label FROM S&H JEWELLS FURNITURE WAREHOUSES 29,30&31 LITTLE QUEEN St. HOLBORN.