Lot Essay
A similar desk is illustrated in N. A. Brawer, British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas, 1740-1914, Harry N. Abrams Inc, 2001, p.38, pl.28
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THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Details
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEDESTAL CAMPAIGN DESK
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
WITH A LONG FRIEZE DRAWER AND THREE SHORT DRAWERS TO EACH PEDESTAL, THE DRAWER WITH A BLUE PENCIL INSCRIPTION TO THE UNDERSIDE KNEEHOLE TABLE/WIRELESS ROOM/443
30in. (76cm.) high, 40in. (102cm.) wide, 21in. (53cm.) deep
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
WITH A LONG FRIEZE DRAWER AND THREE SHORT DRAWERS TO EACH PEDESTAL, THE DRAWER WITH A BLUE PENCIL INSCRIPTION TO THE UNDERSIDE KNEEHOLE TABLE/WIRELESS ROOM/443
30in. (76cm.) high, 40in. (102cm.) wide, 21in. (53cm.) deep
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