NEOCLASSICAL STYLE MAHOGANY ROLL-TOP WRITING DESK,early 20th century. Roll-top gentleman's writing desk; white marble-top with brass open-work gallery above three aligned frieze drawers with brass paneling and escutcheons; brass bail handle pulls; opens to three aligned drawers with tooled leather desk top; round fluted tapering legs - 50 1/2 in. x 62 in. x 31 in. Estimate $800-1,200
Cracking and peeling to aged and worn leather writing desk surface; small dents and scratches to brass trim; small dents and abrasions to wood throughout; marble top is dirty with evidence of a repaired corner crack; cracking on the left side panel to veneer; scuffs to legs; two inch piece of loose trim inside top drawer; no signs of considerable restoration; good overall condition: with key