The upper section of a George III mahogany clerk's desk

of double sided sloped form with four hinged compartments the interior of one with old graffati with a portrait and the time 3.30AM with initials JEG, one slope locked together with a pine filing cabinet with four drawers, modern, a small mahogany desk cabinet with balustraded gallery and twin doors, losses, a small four drawer cabinet and a mahogany writing slope, with hinged lid, losses throughout (5)

Viewing is strongly recommended as there are numerous faults and losses throughout this lot. The small cabinet has losses to the baluster rail.
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