Object Description
Circa 1900. An interesting clean and stylish mahogany folding campaign desk. The rectangular shaped desk with panels on the front and back, the top section which is hinged, has a brass button to release and this opens to a well fitted interior with blotter, ink well, various pads and letter holders. The top is locked in position by two brass clasps and has with gilded hinges, the flat surfaces are supported on a stylish X frame with large brass screws on each end, and a turned and fluted stretcher bracing the legs, which have a slight curve towards the base and finishing on a curled toe front and back.
91cm H, 62cm W, 34cm when closed – 62cm when open