A GERMAN NEOCLASSIC ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY MECHANICAL DESK

A GERMAN NEOCLASSIC ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY MECHANICAL DESK
circa 1800, attributed to Johann Wilhelm Vetter
The mechanical super structure fitted with drawers and compartments above a tambour top and fall-front top drawer opening to a baize-lined writing surface and small drawers and compartments, the writing section rising to reveal side slides and secret compartments above a central small drawer above two smaller drawers on square tapering legs ending in cap toes, two minor repairs to front and rear left legs
35½in. (90cm.) high, 35in. (89cm.) wide, 23½in. (60cm.) deep