Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sold big city scenes

big city scenes

having a shaped & gilded finial to the lid and finely hand-painted with brightly colored woodland birds and butterflies

condition is excellent

condition is very good indeed

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870 Sold big city scenesA 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