An Edwardian satinwood kneehole writing desk inlaid with ebony lines and tulipwood crossbanding, the leather lined top of recessed serpentine outline with shelved superstructure and pierced brass gallery, twin hinged compartments and drawers above a central concave frieze drawer and arched apron flanked by six drawers, on square tapering legs and spade feet -- 48in. (122cm.) wide.