A fine 18th-century mahogany writing desk, circa 1780 and characteristic of the elegant Hepplewhite period. The rectangular top is beautifully decorated with satinwood banding and intricate marquetry inlay, centred by an oval decorative inlaid panel. The desk retains its original brass handles and locks, with seven drawers featuring finely executed cockbeaded fronts and solid oak, hand-cut dovetailed drawer construction. Raised on elegant square tapering legs terminating in brass castors, the desk combines excellent craftsmanship with practical proportions and a particularly rich, warm mahogany colour and figuring. A highly decorative and useful example of late-Georgian furniture, suitable as both a writing desk and an attractive period piece for a study or drawing room.
