An usual 19th Century French fruitwood and burr elm desk – UK1898a

 
The well patinated thick leather insert, within a brass moulded mitred cherrywood top, above a plain frieze, the front housing two cross banded drawers and a central faux drawer, having the original oval urn patterned pressed brass handles and escutcheon.

Resting on square tapered legs, having matching burr elm rectangular inlays to the top and bottoms. Also having a matching brass moulding to the lower leg.

C. 1840 H: 75 cm W: 137 cm D: 73 cm