George III Mahogany Architect Partner's Desk

Late 18th century, mahogany veneer, three-part form, rectangular top with green leather writing surface, one side with an adjustable lift surface over three side-by-side drawers to both sides, set on two pedestals each with three drawers to one side and a hinged cabinet door to the other side, flush base.

29 x 60 x 38.5 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina and London, England

Top with fading and wear especially above central drawer; later green leather; no key; the front left corner trim to underside of drawer is loose and partially missing to the left side; one cabinet door is loose; scuffs to the base.