Antique Cartographer's Folio Table, English, Lift Over, Library, Desk, Georgian

Our Stock # 18.8616

This is an antique cartographer's folio table. An English, mahogany lift over library table or desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

• Rare and unusual, this fascinating table presents a fine appearance and versatility
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
• Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues
• Dressed with faux drawer fascia, with a pair of useful drawers to the leading edge

• Of great proportion, the top opens to one end on brass hinges
• The fold over top can be held securely upon an articulated rest arm
• Each drawer fascia dressed with a pair of turned pulls and inset brass lined locks — key absent
• Attractive tapering turned legs ride smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

This is a delightful antique cartographer's table, the inset folio to one end offers potential storage for many uses. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 96cm (37.75'')
Max Depth: 113cm (44.5'')
Max Height: 73.5cm (29'')

Folio Interior Width: 83.5cm (32.75'')
Folio Interior Depth: 50cm (19.75'')
Folio Interior Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')