A George III mahogany architect's kneehole desk, circa 1780

A George III mahogany architect's kneehole desk, circa 1780, the double ratchet-supported rising top above a fitted writing drawer, the kneehole flanked by six drawers, the sides with brass 'carrying handles', on bracket feet, 83cm high, 110cm wide, 62cm deep

This lot is to be sold without reserve

Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips, splits and some losses. Old repairs (see images). Ratchet mechanism in good working order. Rests to top lacking. Section of moulding to one side detached but present with lot (see image). Leather to slide of fitted drawer with wear and losses. Some sections of replacement veneer. Some filler used in places. No key present - all locks open. Handles appear original or use the same holes. - the nuts and washers used to secure vary from one another. Some evidence of old worm. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.