Second half 19th century, mahogany veneer, oak secondary, one part form, recessed rectangular top with book-matched veneers above a cylinder roll desk with double book-matched veneers with brass applied trim that opens as the writing slide is pulled out to reveal divided interior featuring a tambour prospect door, fluted columns (the left a document drawer), nine small stepped drawers, the bureau with three graduated stepped and shaped drawer, ormolu mounted feet.

44 x 44.5 x 23 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Top with shrinkage cracks and light wear; leather writing surface with heavy wear; later pulls; front feet cut/tipped; rear feet are old but later; light veneer buckling to case sides.