Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture International Biennial of Paintings

International Biennial of Paintings

The painting is in excellent condition and is housed in a gilded gesso frame

The top having a pierced ormolu gallery

The bracket finely carved with an eagle in flight and having carved walnuts below

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sculpture International Biennial of PaintingsA good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa 1870. The desk drafting table having a hinged lift up writing drawing surface that can be elevated or flat. To the front are two wide & deep file drawers to store drawings blueprints & each drawer has two recessed 'campaign' style brass handles. To each side is drawer to store pens, pencils and other drafting materials, the front of the drawers are carved