Imposing late C19th Chippendale-revival style mahogany double-sided library desk .Superb quality mid-Georgian period style mahogany pedestal desk in original , ‘as found’ country-house condition. Fitted with drawers to both sides all retaining their original rococo-style patinated cast-brass drop handles and back-plates , brass key escutcheons and brass locks . The pedestals with quarter-column reeded corner uprights and carved ‘sun-flower’ paterae blocks to the top . The top with a carved stylised leaf design to the sloping or bevelled edges, with a carved waist moulding beneath the cock-beaded and mahogany-lined drawers .The base surrounds of the pedestals with corresponding carved detail.The pedestals ends with a re-entrant corner applied beading forming panels . Each pedestal raised on shaped plinths forming raised bracket feet . The quality grade of well-chosen mahogany has achieved an excellent patina and period-style colour and surface.The inset leather wri...