English mahogany writing desk circa 1840 three-quarter brass gallery over case with tambour shutter concealing interior fitted with drawers, pigeonholes and sliding writing slope above pair of frieze drawers, on double pedestals housing drawers, on plinths. (Old repairs, scuffs and scratches consistent with age) H41" W41 1/4" D24 1/2" *Note: Purchased from Wilson Lavery, an antique dealer in New Hope, PA.