A late George III mahogany architect's desk, early 19th century, attributed to Gillows

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A late George III mahogany draughtsman's desk, early 19th century, attributed to Gillows

the adjustable double-ratcheted top with a later red and gilt-tooled leather surface, the drawers and panels with cock-beading and brass drop handles, the front frieze drawer opening to reveal a series of six ebonised oak and holly-strung partitions with hinged lids labelled alphabetically on holly panels, flanked by three drawers to each side, the reverse with dummy drawers and panels, on concealed castors

80cm. high, 125.5cm. wide, 70.5cm. deep;

2ft. 7 ½ in., 4ft. 1 ⅜ in., 2ft. 3 ¾ in.