Lot Essay
A related example was sold in these Rooms, 24 January 1992, lot 241. Another of this form was sold Christie's London, 27 June 1985, lot 28.
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S DESK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
The rounded rectangular leather-lined top with central hinged section above a deep frieze drawer with hinged fall and false drawer fronts, enclosing an interior with writing slide and alphabetised compartments, each pedestal with three drawers on plinth bases- 36½in.(93cm.) high, 49½in.(126cm.) wide, 26½in.(67cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
The rounded rectangular leather-lined top with central hinged section above a deep frieze drawer with hinged fall and false drawer fronts, enclosing an interior with writing slide and alphabetised compartments, each pedestal with three drawers on plinth bases- 36½in.(93cm.) high, 49½in.(126cm.) wide, 26½in.(67cm.) deep