ENGLISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT DESK,18th century. Rectangular top above slant-front, opening to six concave drawers, flanked by three stacking drawers, all above tooled leather writing surface and concealed well below; two true drawers oppose two faux drawers; three graduating long drawers; square bracket feet - 42 in. x 36 in. x 19 1/2 in. Estimate $1,000-2,000
The top has several low and light scratch marks and a replaced key-stone shaped area associated with the lock. The inside has light surface abrasions from extended use over the years and some black ink stains on the writing surface. The slant-front has some UV damage (fading) and replaced bail-pull handles and matching escutcheons. The right side has long horizontal surface scratches and replaced area near lock with right corner loss of beaded edge
