A French mahogany and gilt-metal writing desk

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A French mahogany and gilt-metal writing desk
The top with an inset panel and foliate moulded edge, fitted with a central drawer in the arched apron with birds and foliate rinceaux scrolls, flanked by a deep drawer to either side with cherubs, interlaced scrolls and floral swags, between similarly decorated stiles, with dummy drawers to the reverse, on turned fluted tapered legs terminating in sabots
38½in. (88cm.) wide, 29in. (73.5cm.) high, 22½in. (57cm.) deep