Description: Formal early Rococo rosewood Victorian drop front desk. There is a fancy open carved gallery on top with finials on the corners. The drawer above the desk lid features an ornate mother-of-pearl key escutcheon. The lid has intricate applied carvings and a shaped glass with carved edge. A pleated fabric is on the inside of the glass. When the lid is opened a gorgeous satinwood interior is revealed with cubbies, five drawers, fancy fretwork and a mirror in the middle. The desk appears to have the original oil cloth writing surface. The skirt, stretcher and sides of the cabinet are open carved. A stylish desk for the period! Circa: 1850 Dimensions: 61"H x 25.5"W x 13"D Finish: Excellent polished original Price: $4450.00

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