A small Scottish oak Writing Desk, manufactured by Francis Smith, the top sliding to expose spring-mounted letter and paper compartment, the outer leaves supported on curved arms, single shallow drawer with typically stylized brass swing handles, the square section legs flaring towards the base, inlaid with slender simple dot and line motif, the drawer with affixed manufacturers label Francis Smith Cabinet Maker 1787A Saint Vincent Street Glasgow and further label for Stone's Patent, the lockplate stamped H. Stone and Sons, c. 1900