19TH CENTURY AMERICAN EMPIRE MAHOGANY WRITING DESK,19th Century. Empire flip top writing desk, opening to a writing slant with recesses for pen knibs, and a dark green leather writing surface, over one drawer. Both top and drawer have locks, though only the key to top works. Raised on round gilt brass mounted legs. - 29 3/16" high x 22 11/16" wide x 14 1/2" deep. Estimate $300-400
Old repaired splits to top. Some splits to veneer to base. Structurally sound. There are two keys to this desk, but only one functions with the top. The key for the drawer does not work.
