A Portuguese teak and hardwood writing table mid 18th century

the serpentine-shaped top above three drawers and three simulated drawers, carved with shell and C-scoll motives, on double scrolled leaf-carved legs

Minor dents, marks, scratches and restorations to the veneer, the side scallops altered, minor losses to the mouldings, several restorations to the legs, discoloration to the reverse and parts of the top, small dryness cracks to the top, some restored, minor traces of old woodworm, later bronze mounts, one mount loose but available, the lock of later date, one key available.
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