An Attractive Satinwood Carlton House DeskOf freestanding form, constructed from satinwood, with inlaid stringing, rosewood crossbanding, and extensive polychrome decoration; rising from square section tapered legs terminating in brass capped feet, decorated with pendant floral garlands; the apron inset with three lockable drawers decorated with floral garlands; the ratcheted leather inset writing surface flanked by hinged letterboxes with curved lids decorated with musical trophies and painted fans; concave cupboards at the angles with floral wreaths flanking the central banks of six drawers; the front, top & sides all similarly decorated with symbols of love as well as pastoral scenes including amorini and goddesses. English, circa 1905The Carlton House desk is a type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century in England. It is named after Carlton House, the London residence of the Prince of Wales, who would later become King George IV. The design of the des...