An unusual George II crossbanded and featherbanded yew-wood veneered kneehole desk, dating from the second quarter of the 18th century. The desk stands on bracket feet and has a quarter veneered top with moulded edge, and an arrangement of drawers beneath with a central recessed cupboard.An interesting and beautifully made piece of 18th century furniture, which would work as a dressing table as well as a desk. It has a full width top drawer with three narrower drawers at each side, and a central apron drawer with a recessed cupboard below. The cupboard door has a lozenge shape depicted in featherbanding with the centre quarter veneered, and a further line of featherbanding around the perimeter. The drawer fronts have an outer line of stringing, followed by an area of cross banding, with an internal line of feather banding. The drawers are oak lined and have roman numerals carved into the underside to show where they fit. The desk has a beautiful rich colour but is a little paler on...