Object Description
A spectacular fine quality figured Mahogany partners pedestal desk, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the beautiful hand carved musical instruments to the sides are taken from the Violin Bookcase in Wilton House, after the design of William Chambers for Thomas Chippendale.
The top having inset leather panels to the sides of the marquetry inlaid central panel, nine graduating drawers to one side with cupboards beneath, the reverse having two cupboards, a central drawer, all with wonderful inlay and cross banded decoration. Gadrooned hand carved mouldings, carved scrolling cabriole supports to either side. The whole raised on a plinth base.
Batch 76