A Russian brass-mounted mahogany writing table early 19th century

with a pierced brass quatrefoil three-quarter gallery on a rectangular writing surface, above a long drawer on two lyre-shaped fluted supports on stepped bases joined by a stretcher on bun feet.

General small dents and surface abrasions to the brass mounts. Old and newer scratches and marks to the mahogany surfaces, but are altogether rather minor. Small hairline age and construction cracks consistent with age. Some lifting to the brass mounts, particularly to the fluting of the lyre supports. Traces of polish to and around the brass mounts. Minor cracks and filling to the veneer along the brass mounts. Further dents and white marks to the supports, base and stretcher. In otherwise good condition.
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