Antique Architects Desk, Adjustable, Georgian, Mahogany, Draughtsman Circa 1810

Our Stock # 18.5940

This is an antique architect's desk with adjustable top. English, Georgian, mahogany draughtsman's or cartographer's desk dating to the early 19th century, circa 1810. 

• A versatile and charming architect or cartographer's desk
• Fashioned from rich mahogany with grain interest throughout
• Of quality craftsmanship with good, consistent colour in the wax polished finish

• Adjustable writing surface features a movable paper stay
• Crossbanded border, moulded edge profile and inset writing surface
• Finished in a British green, leather skiver highlighted with gold tooling

• Large over-knee drawer to front dressed with turned pulls
• Fitted with working lock and key, through brass keyhole lining
• Field panel doors to each side, fitted with brass locks, key absent
• Cupboard doors reveal a suite of nine document compartments

  (d:65cm [25.5"], h:49cm [19.25"])

• Generous knee hole at a height of 65.5cm (25.75")
• Riding upon eight, original brass castors for easy repositioning, sitting beneath a plinth base

This is a splendid, antique architect's desk with solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 103cm (40.5'')
Max Depth: 70cm (27.5'')
Max Height: 83cm (32.75'')

Knee Hole Width: 46cm (18'')
Knee Hole Depth: 68.5cm (27'')
Knee Hole Height: 65.5cm (25.75'')