Chippendale Style 19th Century Mahogany Clerks Desk Victorian

Chippendale style, clerks desk, dating from the second half of the 19th Century. Constructed in solid mahogany, with gallery around the sides and back of the top, writing slope with stop that lifts up to reveal an internal compartment, with pigeon holes and three side by side drawers, all with brass pull handles. The writing slope locks by way of the original Nettlefolds lock, with working key. The top and base separate and can be carried by way of the original brass carry handles on either side. The base has four square chamfered legs, on original castors. Inside of the knee arches are pierced fretwork spandrels. This very attractive clerks is full of originality, in excellent condition and ready for use.