A George III mahogany library writing table circa 1790

fitted with three frieze drawers opposed by three dummy drawers.

Overall good restored condition; the later leather-lining with some scratches and scuffs; the cross-banded edge with a loss approximately 7 ½ inches in length; the central drawer with later runners and with a shim to the bottom; the left drawer locked; the right drawer with some repaired cracks to drawer bottom; one knob to dummy drawer on reverse loose but present; some knobs slightly loose; overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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