A fine George III inlaid mahogany library table circa 1790

the serpentine top fitted with a leather writing surface and centered by a hinged book rest on ratchet support, the frieze centered by a central drawer flanked by a bank of two drawers to each side and opposed by a central frieze drawer flanked by a bank of two drawers on the right side and a frieze drawer above a dummy drawer on the left side, the whole raised on tapering square legs ending in casters.

Overall good condition; the leather lined top is not original but has significant age and lovely patina with usual scuffs, stains and wear consistent with age and use; of beautiful quality with mahogany-lined drawers; overall with usual minor nicks, scratches and wear to extremities.
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The design for this unusual desk, with its interplay of convex and concave surfaces, tapering square legs and highly figured veneers was inspired by published designs from both Hepplewhite and Sheraton in the late 18th century.  See A. Hepplewhite, The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, plate 50 and T. Sheraton, Drawing Book, 3rd ed.1792, plate 26.