Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest Circa 1780 Sold 29 cm X 28 cm

29 cm X 28 cm (cock face: 14

Circa 1860

64" tall X 16" wide X 16" deep

with the Roman god Mercury standing aloft

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest Circa 1780 Sold 29 cm X 28 cmA rare George II mahogany architect's desk chest, circa 1750. The desk top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers with fitted interiors, there are five further drawers below, the desk chest is raised on ogee bracket feet. The chest has