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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Desk

£495    $662    €580
A good quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany metamorphic writing desk dating from circa 1905. With a rectangular top with moulded edge and decorative inlaid detail, which lifts to reveal a pop-up tooled leather writing/work surface. The metamorphic writing desk is raised on four tapering legs each with brass and ceramic casters. Below the writing surface are 2 drawers with original decorative drop handles. The pop-up surface is operated with a small brass lever underneath the two drawers and lowered with a wooden switch to the top. Would be ideal for laptop work or for drawing/sketching.
 
 
Construction/Wood:
 
Mahogany
 
 
Condition Report:
 
Good colour and patina. Solid and sturdy. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Some small splits to the mahogany of the pop-up writing surface (photographed). Leather writing surface in good condition.
 
 
Dimensions:
 
Width: 68cm
 
Depth: 46cm
 
Height Closed: 77cm
 
Drawers Internal: 9cm High x 21cm Deep x 24cm Wide
 
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